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Sr Manager, Operations

Fremont, CA

Customers globally rely on our extensive range of products and services— from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.


Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)


Environmental Conditions: Office


When your part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work. And you will have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.


Apply today and start your journey with Thermo Fisher Scientific to make a meaningful impact on the world.


Discover Impactful Work:

In this key role, you will be solely responsible for the Operations management team in Fremont, which includes manufacturing, planning, purchasing, inventory, shipping/receiving, and repairs. You will ensure the manufacturing of quality products through the departmental standards and procedures, and continuous quality, safety, and efficiency improvement efforts. Leads, supports, and enables a continuous improvement culture.


A Day in the Life:

  • Lead and manage a team of operations professionals to ensure flawless execution of manufacturing processes.
  • Implement strategies to optimize operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine production goals and successfully implement them.
  • Foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration to promote a positive work environment.
  • Build and nurture strong connections with individuals both within and outside the organization.


5 Key Criteria:

  1. Decisive leader with ability to lead and empower teams to develop impactful short and long-term strategies and action plans and drive for results.
  2. Customer-Centric, Innovator, Data-driven, Growth-oriented, Collaborative, Competitive, Explorer. ​ 3) Excellent presentations, verbal and written communications skills
  3. Must embrace and influence daily utilization of continuous improvement tools, concepts, and methodologies.
  4. Must demonstrate proficiency in the development and accountability of reports for measuring operations efficiency.

Key Knowledge Areas:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Influencing
  • Empower employees.


Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degreee required.
  • 5+ years of operations experience with demonstrated ability as the manager of an operations team.
  • Must possess outstanding knowledge and a proven track record to achieve improvements using quality systems and lean manufacturing tools, concepts, and methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide personnel leadership.
  • Proven track-record to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the development of reports for measuring operations efficiency.
  • Understands principles of ERP information systems and their role.


Benefits:

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 $141,800.00–$212,675.00. 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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