Operations Manager Pharmaceutical Processing

1 week ago


Whitby, Canada Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
Job Description:

The role of Operations Manager Pharmaceutical Processing at Thermo Fisher Scientific is a high-profile position that requires strong leadership and management skills. As the senior-most representative of our processing operations, you will oversee daily execution in various departments, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, budgetary, and customer targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Hire and maintain a skilled workforce to meet master packaging schedules, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.
  • Represent processing operations in site S&OP cycles, guaranteeing departmental capacity meets demand expectations.
  • Collaborate with the processing management team to optimize daily production outputs and efficiencies.
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence through PPI initiatives, driving annual process improvement targets and commitments.
  • Monitor costs to achieve optimum operating performance while maintaining production expenses.
  • Pursue assigned projects within established timelines, preparing quotations for existing and prospective clients.
  • Contribute to annual budget creation and monthly cost tracking.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of operations experience in pharmaceutical industry or GMP environment.
  • At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Proven ability to coach staff, coordinate business activities, and exhibit technical expertise.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and pharmaceutical regulations.
  • Excellent leadership, team-building, and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet development, presentations, and reporting.
Standards and Expectations:
  • Maintain strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, modeling positive team principles and partnering to achieve objectives.
  • Engage actively in and adhere to departmental systems to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Cultivate a safe working environment and report potential hazards.
  • Develop and evaluate colleagues to ensure efficient operation of the function.

Estimated salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year, based on the title, job description, and location.

About Us:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives as one global team of 100,000 colleagues.


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