Manager, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sector as a Manufacturing Manager in Frederick, MD. You will lead teams, drive operational excellence, and champion processes that impact innovation and customer satisfaction. This role offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for significant career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare benefits

Employee assistance programs

120 hours paid time off (PTO)

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of people management experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an FDA or equivalent environment.
• Required: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or 15+ years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and excellence in manufacturing processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and mentor teams.
• Ensure adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Skills

Clear and Authentic Communication

Inspirational Leadership

Customer-Focused Approach

Performance Development

Curious and Constructively Challenging

Composure Under Pressure

People and Growth Champion

Implement Lean, Six Sigma

Data-Informed Decision Making

Flexible Leadership Presence

Operational Excellence Driver

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or business field

Master’s degree in a scientific field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

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Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we believe in making a difference. As a Manufacturing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions lead to meaningful advancements. Join our team and help shape the future while experiencing personal growth and development.

Who we are looking for:

Key Skills required for this specific Role:

• Clear and Authentic Communication: Communicates openly, honestly, and effectively across all levels—subordinates, peers, and senior leadership—ensuring alignment and mutual understanding.
• Inspirational Leadership: Brings a positive, forward-thinking approach that motivates and energizes teams, especially during periods of change or transformation.
• Customer-Focused Approach: Demonstrates a strong commitment to both internal and external customer satisfaction by proactively finding opportunities for improvement and building customer loyalty.
• Performance Development: Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and driving performance to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams.
• Curious and Constructively Challenging: Has a naturally inquisitive approach to operations and is confident in questioning the status quo to find opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Composure Under Pressure: Maintains a calm, focused approach in dynamic environments where shifting priorities and fast decision-making are crucial.
• People and Growth Champion: Actively supports personal and team development, creating a compelling vision and implementing targeted strategies to close skill and capability gaps.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and site-specific CI tools for process improvement.
• Strategic Alignment: Demonstrates passion, commitment, and a strong results orientation, with a clear understanding of how departmental goals align with broader company strategies.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Makes thoughtful, data-driven decisions while considering multiple outcomes and integrating contingency planning into key business choices.
• Flexible Leadership Presence: Supports a 3-shift operation with the flexibility to adjust working hours to effectively engage with all shifts and maintain strong team visibility.
• Operational Excellence Driver: Leads continuous improvement initiatives with a deep knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operations and enhance performance.
  
  

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Required: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering or business field OR 15+years of manufacturing experience in an FDA or equivalent regulated environment
• Required: Minimum 4+ years of people management experience
• Required: Minimum 5+ years of experience in an FDA or equivalent environment
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a scientific field
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
  
  

Benefits

We offer remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer a diverse company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Join our team of 100,000+ colleagues sharing values like Integrity and Innovation.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $98,000.00–$152,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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