Director, Operations

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

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

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

Lead manufacturing operations and drive strategic excellence as Director of Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. This leadership position is responsible for delivering high-quality products while ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing facilities. Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives through innovative solutions and operational practices. Support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer while fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of progressive manufacturing operations management experience in regulated industries, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of progressive manufacturing operations management experience in regulated industries

Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Operations Management, Science or related technical field

Project management certification (PMP/Six Sigma) is a plus

Experience managing manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility

Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment

Strong strategic planning and business acumen skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience developing high-performing teams

Experience with lean manufacturing principles and PPI methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels

Change management experience and ability to guide organizational transformation

Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting and cost control

Ability to travel up to 25% including international locations

Experience with ERP systems and digital manufacturing technologies

Customer-focused mindset with demonstrated success delivering results

Crisis management and business continuity planning experience

Strong project management and execution capabilities

. Experience on a new green field start up , very strong on safety, Quality, Customer and CI culture implementation.

. Strong balance on daily operations activity and executive communication

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.