Work ScheduleSecond Shift (Afternoons)
Environmental ConditionsSome degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job DescriptionThe Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensuring performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This position leads, coaches, and develops a team of approximately 10-20 manufacturing operators while supporting operational excellence within a GMP-regulated environment.
The Supervisor promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement and applies Lean/PPI methodologies to improve productivity, quality, workflow, and customer satisfaction.
Location: Middletown, VA.
Shift Requirement: This is a
2nd shift position, with scheduled hours of
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Candidates must be able and willing to consistently work this schedule.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing operators to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Oversee daily manufacturing activities, including production planning, scheduling, staffing, workflow, and execution.
- Ensure manufacturing operations comply with applicable GMP requirements, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees follow established environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Monitor production performance and use operational data and metrics to identify trends, address gaps, and drive improvements.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/PPI, standard work, 5S, and related methodologies.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead or support manufacturing investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and other quality-system activities.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained and qualified to perform assigned responsibilities.
- Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to team members.
- Support implementation and maintenance of standardized manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and other functions to resolve operational issues and achieve business objectives.
- Build effective cross-functional relationships and consensus to support manufacturing priorities and continuous improvement.
- Utilize ERP systems and other business tools to support production planning, execution, reporting, and performance management.
- Maintain flexibility to support varying shifts, schedules, and manufacturing requirements as business needs dictate.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of relevant manufacturing operations experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or people-management role.
- Experience working in a GMP, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective manufacturing teams.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
- Ability to analyze operational data and performance metrics and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Working knowledge of quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with investigations, CAPAs, and change-control processes.
- Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build consensus.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $68,200.00-$102,250.00.
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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
