Thermo 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 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.
Since entering the market in 2000, Thermo Fisher Scientific GENEART GmbH has become one of the world's leading specialists in the production of synthetic genes and in Synthetic Biology. The company provides key technologies for the development and production of new drugs, services for the improvement of proteins (e.g. industrial enzymes, antibodies) or for the construction of cells for complex biological processes (e.g. for use in cell therapies). Today, GENEART is a wholly owned subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, the world leader in serving science. We enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer - that is our mission!
Have a look at this video to get to know more about the work we are doing at GENEART:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uVWuOn-HZY
Are you ready to make a significant impact as a Director (f/m/d) of Operations ? Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a world-class manufacturing company, as we strive to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to oversee the overall operations responsibility for our Regensburg, Geneart site in Germany. This includes responsibility for the functions of Operations, Manufacturing Sciences, Health Safety & Environment, Facilities, Quality, Planning, Procurement, PPI (Practical Process Improvement). The Director will work very closely with various businesses to support their strategic business initiatives.
A Day in the Life
Effectively manage production to meet and exceed targeted goals for labor, material, and overhead costs
Develop and lead an operational strategy aligned with company and business goals
Plan and direct operational activities to achieve shorter-term business targets in quality, delivery, and cost
Create a long-term vision and plan, communicating it effectively to ensure staff alignment
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, championing the implementation of PPI (Practical Process Improvement)
Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and regulatory bodies
Actively manage internal and external communications, promoting transparency and collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to drive operational efficiency
Provide strong leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
Communicate site performance to relevant individuals within the company
Ensure site health, safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance
Keys to Success
Master's degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience (MBA preferred)
7+ years of progressive manufacturing operations management experience, including supply chain, production, and logistics
Demonstrated results with direct and indirect reporting relationships in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in global and matrix organizations
Strong leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop successful teams
Collaborative skills to work alongside and effectively influence important individuals
Ability to work independently on multiple complex projects
Practical experience in continuous improvement leadership/methodologies to drive productivity
Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience is valuable
Understanding of Molecular Biology is preferable
Experience within a cGMP environment is valuable
Proficiency in German language is a preference
What we offer
Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation
Outstanding career and development prospects
Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits
Exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation
If you are interested , please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, ___ orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.
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