Site Operations Director

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

COMPANY INFORMATIONThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home.html) .Position Summary:A multifaceted opportunity that is responsible for driving and leading the operations of the Bridgewater, New Jersey site within the Laboratory Chemicals Division. Impactful by ensuring production in support of business unit goals, as well as the strategic and annual operating plans. You will take the Bridgewater operations to the next level by delivering on growth expectations and through growing capabilities; establishing systems and efficient methods for producing high quality products; and meeting current fulfillment needs. Key to this position is leading continuous improvement concepts related to the PPI Business Systems (PPI: Practical Process Improvement) driving high levels of operational excellence and efficiency.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership to all functions of the site. Establish goals and priorities consistent with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Accountable for ensuring Safety as a top priority.
• Leads, all manufacturing related activities within the sites to ensure that all are driving toward the common goals established in the strategic plan.
• Ensure the operational financial performance is in line with the business objectives, proactively addressing improvements.
• Develop and mentor a hard-working team with capabilities to drive ownership and accountability, while breaking down barriers that impede successes for the team.
• Champion PPI, providing overall direction for operational engagement. Drive continuous higher levels of process improvement, customer satisfaction, profitable growth and transformation at the site.
• Role model a site culture aligned with Thermo Fishers 4i Values and be a strong change advocate able to move individuals and groups through change optimally.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Masters Degree preferred (Science, Engineering or Operational based field)
  • Senior Operations leadership experience in a complex, and matrixed manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership ability with the capability to engage diverse resources, understand the impact of changes and decisions, facilitate agreement, build collaborative relationships and focus on customer needs
  • Proven experience as a change agent, plus practical experience in continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to effectively use data in problem solving and to evaluate change
  • Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders including Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management and the Commercial Sales teams
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and lead multiple complex projectsBenefits:We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, 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.Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one global team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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