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Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsCold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), WarehouseJob DescriptionAs 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.<div><div>Reporting To </div><div>Site Director </div><div>Direct Reports </div><div><ul><li>2 × Band 5 Team Leaders </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>1 × Band 6 Supervisor </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Indirect leadership of hourly colleagues across three buildings </li></ul></div><div>Operational Scope </div><div><ul><li>Function: Repack Operations – Raw Material Handling, Down-Packing, Custom Bulk </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Footprint: Three-building operating model </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Core Mandate: Culture transformation, operational excellence, and productivity acceleration </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Role Purpose </div><div>The Production Manager (Band 7) is a people-first culture change agent accountable for transforming Repack Operations into a high-performance, highly engaged, and continuously improving operation. </div><div>This role requires a leader with deep experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments (e.g., automotive, FMCG, high-volume regulated production) who can apply Lean, digital automation, and process efficiency principles to a complex, multi-building repack operation. </div><div>The role balances hands-on floor leadership with strategic CI and automation deployment, ensuring sustainable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and colleague engagement. </div><div> </div><div>Key Accountabilities </div><div>1. People Leadership & Culture Transformation (Primary Accountability) </div></div><div><div><ul><li>Act as a visible, authentic culture change leader, setting clear expectations for accountability, standard work, and performance. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Build a high-trust, high-engagement environment where colleagues feel empowered to identify problems and drive improvements. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Coach and develop the Band 6 Supervisor and Band 5 Team Leaders to operate as true frontline leaders, not task managers. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Embed daily leadership routines (Gemba, Tiered Management, problem-solving cadence). </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Drive a strong ownership mindset around safety, quality, and productivity at all levels. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>2. Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence </div><div><ul><li>Lead end-to-end Lean / CI transformation across repack operations, applying tools such as: </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Standard Work – Including LSW </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Value Stream Mapping </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Yamazumi & line balancing </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>SMED / changeover reduction </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>5S & visual management </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Transition the operation from reactive fire-fighting to disciplined, predictable execution. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop CI capability within the leadership and hourly teams; CI is not a function, it is how the operation runs. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Own productivity, efficiency, and waste-reduction targets aligned to site AOP and Trifecta priorities. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>3. Automation, Digitization & RPA Enablement </div><div><ul><li>Identify and implement automation and digitization opportunities across repack, material flow, and administrative processes. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Partner with Engineering, IT, and PPI teams to deploy: </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Semi-automation and equipment upgrades </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Digital performance management (tier boards, dashboards) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>RPA for transactional and planning activities (reporting, scheduling, material tracking) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure automation initiatives are people-centric, improving safety, ergonomics, and role enrichment—not just cost. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Translate fast-paced manufacturing automation principles (automotive/FMCG) into a regulated chemical environment. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>4. Operational Leadership & Execution </div><div><ul><li>Own daily and weekly execution of repack operations across all three buildings. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure raw material availability, flow, and staging are aligned to production demand. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Balance down-packing and custom bulk complexity while protecting throughput and margin. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead Tier 1–3 performance reviews, escalate issues appropriately, and drive fast, structured problem resolution. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>5. Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership </div><div><ul><li>Champion a “Stop-the-Line” culture with visible leadership presence. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure compliance with EHS, OSHA, EPA, DEA, and internal quality systems. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead incident investigations and corrective actions using robust RCA discipline. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Maintain audit-ready operations across all buildings. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>6. Planning, Cost & Resource Optimization </div><div><ul><li>Develop labor and capacity models to support demand variability, particularly custom bulk work. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Drive overtime reduction through process improvement and smarter scheduling, not short-term fixes. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support CapEx business cases for automation, layout changes, and productivity investments. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Success Measures </div><div><ul><li>Step-change improvement in engagement, ownership, and leadership capability </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Measurable productivity and efficiency gains year-over-year </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Reduced overtime and improved labor stability </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Increased CI maturity and problem-solving capability across the workforce </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Successful deployment of automation and digital tools with sustained benefits </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong safety performance and audit outcomes </li></ul></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Experience & Profile </div><div>Required: </div><div><ul><li>7–10+ years of operations leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments (Automotive, FMCG, high-volume industrial preferred) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven track record as a people-led change agent </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deep hands-on experience in Lean / CI transformation </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience leading multi-area or multi-building operations </li></ul></div></div><div><div>Highly Desirable: </div><div><ul><li>Experience implementing automation, semi-automation, and/or RPA </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Background in high-discipline operating systems (automotive production systems) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Leadership Profile Summary </div><div>This role is for a builder, transformer, and coach—someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, challenges the status quo, and brings people on the journey. The successful candidate will raise the bar on culture, capability, and performance, leaving behind a stronger, more resilient operation.</div></div> DESCRIPTION: Lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse operations while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Guide operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets. Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers, coordinating cross-functional activities to meet customer commitments and business objectives. REQUIREMENTS: • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of experience in operations management in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical/medical device • Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, or related technical field • Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing a plus • Strong knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements • Proven experience leading, developing and supporting teams • Demonstrated ability to implement operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives • Strong project management and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all levels of organization • Experience with ERP systems, lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies • Ability to analyze data and metrics to implement performance improvements • Budget management and financial acumen • Strong organizational and time management skills for managing multiple priorities • Ability to work in cleanroom/controlled environments and use required PPE when needed • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications • Demonstrates commitment to company values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement • Some positions may require shift work and on-call responsibilities • Travel up to 20% may be required for some rolesCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$154,700.00.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:<ul><li>A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs</li><li>Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement</li><li>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</li><li>Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan</li><li>Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount</li></ul>For more information on our benefits, please visit: <a href="https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards" target="_blank">https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards</a>

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