Senior Manufacturing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Cramlington, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Manufacturing, BioProductionIndustries

Requirements

  • Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Standards, including Cleanroom protocols (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair) and PPE requirements (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs)
  • Confirmed analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to anticipate and drive shifts in focus and priorities
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma principles
  • Ability to work strategically in global programs like SUT Harmonization, linked to STRAP & AOP plans
  • Leadership experience managing up to 6 direct reports and approximately 350 indirect reports

Responsibilities

  • Oversee manufacturing operations of the SUT Cramlington facility, linking global strategic plans to implementation and ensuring execution
  • Establish operational objectives and priorities to meet short- and long-term business goals
  • Develop and implement strategic and tactical activities to sustain strong business performance and positive work environment
  • Work strategically as part of the Global SUT Harmonization program to increase capacity linked to STRAP & AOP plans
  • Represent manufacturing on the Cramlington Site Leadership Team
  • Establish business targets and lead Operations to exceed goals for productivity growth, safety, costs, and delivery
  • Report business results and action plans to senior leadership across the network
  • Proactively collaborate with direct reports, internal customers, and peers to drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles
  • Effectively utilize resources to maximize operational efficiency
  • Establish and sustain a strong culture of accountability and data-driven decision making
  • Lead the development of the Operations Team in Cramlington
  • Lead and promote process improvement initiatives to drive performance in safety, product quality, finance, and process efficiency
  • Promote a working environment that encourages positive employee involvement and engagement
  • Review and lead capacity planning regularly and strategically to ensure supply chain integrity and business growth opportunities
  • Proactively collaborate with team members and other functions to exchange information and ensure support for business objectives
  • Coach, mentor, and develop staff to elevate performance and achieve business goals
  • Define and implement manufacturing processes resulting in products meeting all regulatory and quality requirements prior to shipment
  • Promote positive and proactive work environment to sustain strong employee engagement levels

Skills

GMP
Manufacturing Operations
Cleanroom Protocols
PPE
Operational Planning
Team Management
Strategic Execution
Business Objectives

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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