MSG
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Production Supervisor
27 April 2026
Department
Health & Biotech
Job Category
Health & Biotech
Description
- Guide and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and production efficiency.
- Coordinate department activities across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency requirements while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards.
- This role combines leadership with strategic operational oversight to deliver important products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
- Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and cultivate a culture of safety and quality excellence.
- Manage daily production activities, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and training, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal cost-benefit ratios.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industry
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field
- IOSH Managing Safely certification advantageous
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher) beneficial
- Leadership experience managing teams of 5-15 people
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and quality management systems
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing documentation and batch record requirements
- Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for leading teams and interfacing with stakeholders
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed