Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader | Lean & Compliance

ThermoFisher Scientific; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Vision plan

PTO 120 hours annually

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to guide site manufacturing, planning and support functions with a strong focus on safety, quality and customer commitments.

You will lead production operations, develop teams, and implement strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth. Apply Lean, continuous improvement and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet regulatory requirements and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment (semiconductor, wafer, automotive, PCBA, chemical, or similar).
• 8 years leading and developing manufacturing teams.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working within quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering accountability and continuous learning.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver production schedules and meet customer commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality systems, environmental, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Lead production planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to maximize performance.
• Support new product introductions, technology transfers, and process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and OEE; implement corrective actions.
• Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Serve as primary contact during customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Coach and develop future leaders through performance management and training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

cGMP compliance

Team Leadership

ERP systems

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Supply Chain or related

Lean Six Sigma or APICS certification (a plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager to guide site manufacturing, planning and support functions with a strong focus on safety, quality and customer commitments.

You will lead production operations, develop teams, and implement strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth. Apply Lean, continuous improvement and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet regulatory requirements and cost targets.