Media Formulation Manager

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one global unit of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, resolve intricate scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

How you will you make an impact?

• Lead and manage a team of manufacturing professionals to ensure flawless execution of production processes
• Establish departmental expectations; provide direction and balanced performance feedback; mentor, develop, and challenge direct reports; enforce company policies, and deal with personnel issues promptly. 
• Implement efficient manufacturing strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine production goals and successfully implement them
• Participate in hiring events, oversee training, prepare, and communicate staff evaluations.
• Encourage and oversee a culture of compliance regarding Safety, Environmental, Quality standards as required by cGMPs, Health Authority regulations, government agencies, and company standards / policies. Support all site audits and inspections.
• Oversee quality control measures to maintain the highest standards of product excellence
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Strictly adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a secure working environment
• Live the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4Is values every day.

How will you get there?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required STEM, Business or equivalent years of experience can be considered

Experience

• Demonstrated ability in manufacturing with 5+ years experience, preferably in a cGMP environment
• 3+years of established management (leadership and talent development) experience
• Positive outcomes with continuous improvement and a dedication to craftsmanship and putting quality first.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent understanding of cGMP and other regulatory requirements in the operation of cleanrooms with specific focus on manufacturing practices.
• Competent with cGMP quality systems (e.g. change control, deviations, investigations, risk assessments, driving GDP within all documentation and records).
• Strong leadership capabilities to influence and build effective teams, gain agreement via partnerships, and handle difficult situations with tact and subtlety.
• Mechanical and technical ability/proficiency
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and interpersonal abilities and the ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks, issues, projects.
• Unquestionable integrity, dedication to EH&S and is accountable for ensuring team compliance to regulations and procedures.
• Organized, efficient, and motivated to succeed.
• Good people mentoring and development skills.
• Skilled in oral and written communication (verbal and written in English).
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office skills
• Quality and/or Financial software (SAP, Power BI, etc) skills a plus.