Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, 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:

Manage manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Support and develop a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure consistent execution of production schedules, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in support of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Manage day-to-day operations including production planning, workflow optimization, resource allocation, quality compliance, safety programs, and employee development. Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to achieve operational excellence. Implement process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, and other methodologies while maintaining strict adherence to GMP, ISO, and safety standards.

Build effective teams through leadership, training, performance management, and career development. Create a positive work environment focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide technical expertise and solutions for manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

Handling shift administrative activities such as time and absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, and overtime..

REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent or higher from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum one (1) year of combined supervisory and/or leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in medical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing (cGMP, ISO 13485)
• Ability to drive and influence change and lead cross-functional teams
• Training and/or experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business or related technical field
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching, training and performance management
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making capabilities
• • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing software
• • Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning
• • Knowledge of safety regulations, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
• • Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including cleanroom conditions where required
• • Physical requirements may include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and wearing PPE
• • Flexibility to work various shifts as business needs require

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $80,000.00–$105,500.00.

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