Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Manufacturing Supervisor – 1st Shift Location: Grand Island, NY (Buffalo/Niagara Region) Shift: Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Flexibility as needed to support business operations) Important Information Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening. Join a Global Leader Looking for a leadership opportunity with a stable, growing company where your work makes a real difference? At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll lead a manufacturing team that helps deliver products supporting life-saving therapies, scientific research, and healthcare around the world—all while working close to home in Grand Island. Our Mission is simple : Enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. How You Will Make an Impact As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead daily manufacturing operations within our AOF AGT production area, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence. You'll coach and develop a team of manufacturing technicians while driving continuous improvement initiatives that help our site operate efficiently and successfully. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and creating a positive, high-performing team culture.

Lead and support a team of manufacturing technicians during daily operations. Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork. Ensure manufacturing activities comply with established procedures, cGMP requirements, and quality standards. Monitor production performance and resolve issues to keep operations running efficiently. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Train, mentor, and develop employees to build a skilled and engaged workforce. Conduct performance discussions, provide coaching, and recognize employee achievements. Support production planning and help ensure customer commitments are met.

Education High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a related environment. Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning. Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing experience is highly desirable. Experience working in cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environments preferred. What Will Help You Succeed Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining attention to detail. Experience documenting work accurately and following quality and safety procedures. Comfortable collaborating across departments to achieve production goals. Physical