Manufacturing Operations Manager

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description Manufacturing Operations Manager Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional additional hours based on project or business needs. Location: Grand Island, NY – Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Applicants: must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Make an Impact. Lead a Team. Advance Science. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, every role has purpose. When you join our team, you'll help deliver products that enable scientists, healthcare providers, and researchers around the world to make our world healthier, cleaner and safer. As our Manufacturing Operations Manager, you'll lead a high-performing manufacturing team responsible for producing critical cell culture media used in life-saving therapies and scientific research. You'll have the opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop talented colleagues, and influence continuous improvement initiatives while working in a collaborative, innovative manufacturing environment. If you're a passionate manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving complex challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will provide both strategic leadership and daily operational direction for manufacturing and packaging operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and compliance. Your responsibilities will include: Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning. Oversee daily manufacturing operations to safely deliver production schedules while meeting customer commitments. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality systems, environmental, health and safety, and regulatory requirements. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Lead production planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to maximize operational performance. Support new product introductions, technology transfers, and process improvements. Monitor key performance indicators including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), implementing corrective actions when needed. Manage departmental budgets while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies. Serve as a primary contact during customer audits and regulatory inspections. Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders through performance management, training, and career development.

Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, or a related discipline. Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or other professional certifications are a plus.

6+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, chemical, or similar industries). 3+ years leading and developing manufacturing teams. Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives. Experience working within quality management systems and regulated manufacturing environments. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: We're looking for a leader who can inspire teams while driving