About the role

  • Senior Director of Operations managing complex manufacturing operations with a focus on growth and operational excellence at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Leading production while ensuring compliance, customer service, and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex manufacturing operations while driving strategic growth and operational excellence
  • Direct production of high-quality products in regulated environments while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance
  • Optimize end-to-end operations, implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop high-performing teams aligned with the company mission
  • Establish and execute strategic plans, drive productivity and efficiency improvements
  • Support a culture focused on quality, safety and customer success
  • Manage P&L responsibilities while scaling operations to meet growing demand

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 12+ years of experience in operations leadership in regulated manufacturing environments
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Business or related technical/scientific field
  • Advanced training in continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean)
  • Demonstrated P&L management and operational excellence experience at scale
  • Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other relevant quality/regulatory requirements
  • Experience leading and developing large, multi-functional teams
  • Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
  • Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
  • Effective communication and influence skills across all organizational levels
  • Ability to implement change and deliver results in matrix environments
  • Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing technologies
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Strategic mindset with ability to balance short and long-term priorities
  • Experience in customer/client relationship management
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to travel 25-40% as required
  • Change management and transformation experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration and influence skills
  • Financial planning and budget management expertise

Benefits

  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Safety Standards

Job title

Senior Director of Operations

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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