Asks for

The ad says“Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit management”
The ad says“Demonstrated financial acumen in budget management and operational cost control”
The ad says“Experience leading teams in FDA-regulated, cGMP, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems”
The ad says“Proficiency in leading change management initiatives”
The ad says“Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Manager, Plant/Site and contribute to global science and healthcare. You'll oversee operations at advanced facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This leadership role involves advancing operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.”
The ad says“Experience maintaining safety programs and environmental compliance”
The ad says“Experience leading teams in FDA-regulated, cGMP, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems”
The ad says“Experience leading teams in FDA-regulated, cGMP, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems”
The ad says“Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Manager, Plant/Site and contribute to global science and healthcare. You'll oversee operations at advanced facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This leadership role involves advancing operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.”
The ad says“Demonstrated financial acumen in budget management and operational cost control”
The ad says“Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives”

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

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.

LOCATION: On-site Columbia, MO. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Senior Manager, Plant/Site and contribute to global science and healthcare. You'll oversee operations at advanced facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This leadership role involves advancing operational excellence through Lean manufacturing principles, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

As the site leader, you'll be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong customer relationships. You'll support our core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement while cultivating a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to implement positive change, support team development, and contribute to scientific advances.

REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in operations leadership in sophisticated manufacturing environments
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business Management, or related field
Strong track record implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience leading teams in FDA-regulated, cGMP, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems
Demonstrated financial acumen in budget management and operational cost control
Excellence in developing and executing strategic and annual operating plans
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in matrix organizations
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, and audit management
Expert knowledge of operational KPIs and data-driven process improvement
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
Proficiency in leading change management initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to travel up to 10-15% as required
Experience maintaining safety programs and environmental compliance
Excellent vendor and customer relationship management skills

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on 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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.