Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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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

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 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 Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, squat, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hair covering, and additional PPE as required.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, your work has purpose. Every day, our employees help accelerate scientific discovery, improve patient outcomes, and support customers solving some of the world's toughest challenges.

When you join our Grand Island team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities
• Industry-leading training and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace focused on employee safety and success
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a global organization of more than 100,000 colleagues

If you're ready to lead a team, grow your career, and make an impact with a company whose work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $75,000.00–$95,000.00.

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

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