Job Title: Senior Director, Operations
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Senior Director, Operations.
This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the global community by contributing to the success of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will provide operations leadership to four sites across EMEA with significant revenue and employee base. They will be responsible for elevating the Microbiology Division's operations performance to become a competitive advantage and a great place to work.
The ideal candidate will create an integrated network with innovative processes, capability, and infrastructure, driving efficiency savings, productivity projects, and cultural change.
Main Responsibilities:
* Deliver on the Annual Operational Plan and strategic business plans
* Drive efficiencies, margin improvement, colleague engagement, and outstanding customer service
* Be accountable for safety, health, and environmental obligations within the UK
* Promote customer-centric approach, reduce back orders, and optimize distribution resources
* Build and lead a leadership team, achieve project goals, and establish effective partnerships with Quality
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A minimum Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or manufacturing field
* Additonal business qualification preferred (e.g., MBA)
* At least 10 years of business experience with clear progression through operations leadership roles
* 5+ years of leading operations in a mid-sized manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of production of culture media and immunodiagnostic techniques (preferred)
About Us:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value the strengths and perspectives that each individual brings to our team and strive to provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities.