Director, Manufacturing Excellence

Director Manufacturing Excellence

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer! Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them!

Our distributed team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands. These brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director Manufacturing Excellence to join our dynamic team. This position will drive pivotal initiatives that enhance our global manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.

What will you do?

The Director of Manufacturing Excellence will lead the development and execution of strategies to optimize our manufacturing footprint across multiple facilities worldwide. This role requires a transformative leader with a deep understanding of supply chain management, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will have a consistent track record of driving product / manufacturing transfers to support tariff mitigation and / or costs reduction efforts, improving operational efficiencies, and implementing large scale change.

How will you make an impact?

Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enable the manufacturing footprint, including facility consolidation, relocation, and expansion.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering, to ensure alignment and successful execution of footprint optimization initiatives.

Maintain relationships with key partners, including suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance and successful project execution.

Define and implement differentiated supply chain strategies from concept to implementation

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and impact of footprint optimization efforts.

Prepare and present regular reports to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations for future actions.

Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and standard methodologies in manufacturing and supply chain management.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

8+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and / or consulting, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role focused on footprint optimization / costs out initiatives. Consulting experience is preferred.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing of consumables, resin, chemicals, or columns production

Experience in consumables, chemicals and / or columns required.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Role necessitates influencing and collaborating effectively with executive leadership, collaborators and cross-functional teams.

In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and operational excellence methodologies.

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement frameworks.

Ability to travel as required to oversee global manufacturing operations and projects. Extensive experience with cross-functional project portfolio, including prioritization and sequencing to enhance business impact.

Strong background in change management and transformation with expertise in driving adoption of new processes, technology adoption and business practices across complementary teams.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and give to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is -.

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

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.