Manager Technical Operations

Manager, Technical Operations

The Manager, Technical Operations will lead a team of process engineers, validation engineers, and machine operators. This team is responsible for the daily maintenance and long-term development of automation control systems, including hardware, software, and systems architecture. The role assumes responsibility for two manufacturing shifts, with approximately 50% of the time focused on leadership and team management, and the remainder on system design, issue resolution, and project management.

What will you do:

• Apply Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate and promote Thermo Fisher's 4 I's: Intensity, Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and contractors supporting process equipment and software control applications.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment is maintained in a state of readiness to meet production requirements.
• Create and implement change controls, SOPs, and handle engineering deviations and quality system processes.
• Ensure team training and compliance with cGMP and SOP requirements.
• Maintain product quality standards and compliance with SQIPP (Safety, Quality, Identity, Potency, and Purity).
• Lead technical and cost proposals for CAPEX and improvement projects, serving as Project Manager when required.
• Lead all aspects of risk management and life-cycle reliability of hardware and software.
• Develop and manager engineering budgets, track project financials, and review purchase requests.
• Collaborate with site leadership to align on automation needs and initiatives.
• Provide supervisory oversight for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with equivalent experience. Prior technical management and supervisory experience required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Proficiency in automation systems, software programming languages, and DCS.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and quality systems.
• Profound understanding of engineering principles, financial practices, and business insight.
• Lifting, standing, sitting, walking, and squatting and be able to complete each of these movements frequently and at length (where applicable)
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification required, including use of safety glasses, face masks, and respirators.
• Work in temperature-controlled, cold, and frozen environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Familiarity with human resources practices.

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other

• Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now or in the future, without sponsorship.
• Pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening