Senior Operations Supervisor

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the ThermoFisher 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:
Join our collaborative team as an Operations Supervisor at ThermoFisher Scientific, where you'll guide and support teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing and operations. You'll supervise production activities, ensure quality standards, and implement continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines effective leadership with operational management to deliver high-quality products that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You'll provide supportive leadership to ensure operational excellence, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing daily production operations, developing team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field

Experience supervising manufacturing/production operations.

Strong people leadership and team management skills.

Experience leading and developing teams, including conducting regular one-to-one meetings, managing performance through PMDs, and using a range of people management and employee support tools to drive engagement and performance
Strong knowledge of quality management systems

Willingness to be trained in first aid and emergency response.
Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Effective leadership and team development skills

Create and analyse KPI's to improve performance
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in various environmental conditions including, warehouses and manufacturing areas
Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred

Experience working in a COMAH environment preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements
Ability to work, weekends, support overtime or on-call schedules as required
Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.