Thermo Fisher

Production Manager (m/f/d)

Wesel, Germany Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

Production Manager (m/f/d)

Job ID: R-01333542

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Discover Impactful Work:

As Production Manager (m/f/d) you will lead a team with the responsibility to manufacture a range of microbiology products in plated and tubed formats on a 24x5, 3 shift pattern. Key performance measures include safety, quality, efficiency and adherence to plan. This exciting position will lead manufacturing improvements, applying lean and other continuous improvement tools to increase customer satisfaction, reduce waste, drive productivity savings and support sales growth

A day in the Life:

  • Provide leadership to the Production department
  • Ensure that safety is number one priority for the organization
  • Maintain high product quality
  • Ensure the production plan is executed
  • Develop processes to increase efficiency of production
  • Develop the organization and enhance employee satisfaction


Keys to Success:

  • Degree in Manufacturing, Science, Engineering or related field
  • Production or Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement experience
  • Experience in short-shelf-life products/ large-scale production desirable.
  • Experience with People management
  • Experience with Lean implementations, with direct experience in all areas of Lean
  • The candidate will need to have strong analytic and data skills as well as presentation skills
  • Fluent German and English (both verbal and written) to business-standard
  • Exemplary leadership skills are critical for success in this role. Key attributes include strong listening skills, sensitivity in handling difficult employee issues, and the ability to engage and develop people

What we offer: 

  • Employment with an innovative, future-oriented organisation 
  • Outstanding career and development prospects 
  • Company pension scheme and other fringe benefits 
  • An exciting company culture which stands for integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation 

If you are interested, please apply online with your CV and Motivation Letter including possible start date and salary expectations.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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