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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

Lead the New Jersey Operations team, driving business growth through manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prioritize process safety management, encouraging a robust safety culture through role modeling behavior and a feedback approach.

+ Ensure the team is a key partner in the New Product Development process, aiming for timely launches of high-quality products that meet cost, feature, and quality objectives.

+ Drive continuous improvement and efficiency using Thermo Fisher’s Practical Process Improvement (PPI) methodology.

+ Focus on succession planning to ensure a robust leadership and talent pipeline.

+ Set customer-focused, strategic direction, aligning with the Division's strategic plan.

+ Establish collaboration between various functions to meet site strategic manufacturing objectives.

+ Identify and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to drive continual improvement in production and performance metrics.

+ Lead and empower the team to achieve high levels of Operational Excellence, efficiency, and inventory turnover through contemporary Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management concepts.

+ Be the key decision maker for all manufacturing and logistics operations.

+ Meet or exceed financial commitments on P/L, profitability, working capital, and CAPEX investments.

+ Drive existing and new projects related to STRAP, X-Matrix, Business Development, and footprint initiatives.

+ Travel approximately 25-40%.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

+ 8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership with a strong track record of progression and varied functional experiences.

+ Experience in chemical manufacturing and automation principles.

+ Proven ability to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary matrix environment.

+ Training and implementation experience in lean manufacturing concepts required.

+ Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement fields experience.

+ Excellent strategic problem solver with proven written, verbal, and presentation skills.

+ Strong capability in workforce and succession planning, and people development.

+ Proven track record of effectively leading change initiatives.

We are looking for an individual who is exceptionally driven and capable of successfully implementing world-class strategies to achieve ambitious goals. Compete with the best in the industry and determine your future with Thermo Fisher Scientific!

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.