Manufacturing Manager

Description

As a Manufacturing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide and support teams to deliver excellence in a manufacturing environment. You'll support innovation and continuous improvement while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in producing scientific products. This role combines strategic leadership with operational management, overseeing production processes, quality control, and team development. You'll work across functions to optimize manufacturing efficiency, implement new technologies, and maintain regulatory compliance while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Key Skills Required

• 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, and site-specific CI tools for process improvement
• Strategic Alignment
• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Flexible Leadership Presence
• Operational Excellence Driver

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in regulated environments (FDA, GMP, ISO).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability in advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making ability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all organizational levels
• Experience with production planning, resource allocation, and budget management
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to support multiple shifts and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in cleanroom environments when applicable

Benefits

• Remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• A range of employee benefits

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $98,000.00–$146,975.00.
• 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
• Retail 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

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