Manager, Manufacturing Operators

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, and protecting the environment. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information

This is an on-site role based at our Liverpool, NY facility (ISO 9001 certified) supporting our Cameras & Imagers products.

How you will make an impact

Our specialized Camera's & Imagers team designs and produces scientific, radiation-tolerant and hardened optical cameras consisting of solid-state imaging systems for life science applications. As the Operations Manager, you would be responsible for the overall successful and effective management of labor, productivity, continuous improvement, safety and quality of the manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate would have a well rounded background including manufacturing, quality, as well as strong leadership skills.

What you will contribute

• Direct and oversee manufacturing operations for solid-state camera systems, ensuring quarterly and annual revenue, delivery, inventory, and quality metrics are consistently met or exceeded

• Serve as the representative of the Operations organization within a matrixed, multi-function Business Unit, providing regular reporting to the broader Thermo Fisher Operations hierarchy

• Manage and enhance the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring on-time shipments and optimizing overall operational efficiency.

• Lead production meetings to effectively communicate and monitor safety, delivery, quality, and inventory/cost (SQDI/SQDC) metrics, applying data-driven processes.

• Strategically plan and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Thermo's Practical Process Improvement (PPI) systems to achieve productivity savings.

• Oversee vendor relationships, including pricing, delivery, and quality performance. Establish development plans and implement corrective actions as necessary.

• Ensure adherence to ISO9001 quality management systems in the manufacturing processes and actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain a safe, injury-free, and healthy work environment by establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving safety standards and procedures in compliance with company and legal regulations.

How will you get here?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (required) in engineering or related science field

• 5 years' experience in a relevant manufacturing environment (preferably involving electronics)

• 3 years' experience supervising direct reports

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaborative skills

• Composure, conflict management, timely decision-making, and self-motivation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Six Sigma or equivalent training an asset)

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and order scheduling

• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems

• Knowledge of clean-room manufacturing best-practices preferred

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $100,000.00-$125,000.00.

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