Head of Operations & Business Management [Remote]

First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Join our collaborative team as an Operations Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide and support teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing and operations. You'll supervise production activities, ensure quality standards, and implement continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines effective leadership with operational management to deliver high-quality products that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You'll provide supportive leadership to ensure operational excellence, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing daily production operations, developing team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions including clean rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing areas
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules as required
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• 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. 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