Manufacturing Supervisor (3rd Shift)

ThermoFisher Scientific; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in New Jersey is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost control. You will mentor a team, coordinate with planning, quality, and engineering, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma practices.

The role requires experience in GMP/ISO environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage production planning and resource allocation across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2+ years manufacturing experience or Associate Degree with 5+ years and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Experience in GMP/ISO regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching, training and performance management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing software.
• Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions where required.
• Physical requirements may include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support and develop a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent execution of production schedules, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage day-to-day operations including production planning, workflow optimization, resource allocation, quality compliance, safety programs, and employee development.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to achieve operational excellence.
• Implement process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, and other methodologies while maintaining GMP, ISO, and safety standards.
• Build effective teams through leadership, training, performance management, and career development.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions for manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 2+ years manufacturing

Associate Degree + 5+ years manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

Manage manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Support and develop a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent execution of production schedules, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in support of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Manage day-to-day operations including production planning, workflow optimization, resource allocation, quality compliance, safety programs, and employee development. Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to achieve operational excellence. Implement process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, and other methodologies while maintaining strict adherence to GMP, ISO, and safety standards.

Build effective teams through leadership, training, performance management, and career development. Create a positive work environment focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide technical expertise and solutions for manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2+ years of manufacturing experience or Associated Degree with 5 + years of experience along with at least 2+ years experience within a supervisory of leadership role.
• Experience in GMP/ISO regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching, training and performance management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing software
• Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions where required
• Physical requirements may include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE
• Flexibility to work various shifts as business needs require

This is a 3rd shift position.

Benefits

We offer competitive 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 an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $86,300.00–$129,500.00.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.