Manufacturing Automation Senior Director

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

United Kingdom
Enterprise-wide strategy for manufacturing automation
Deploy automation technologies (robotics, iot, ai/ml)
Cross-functional collaboration with key departments
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, and their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer

Job Summary

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, and their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  • This role demands extensive technical knowledge, effective operational management, and a demonstrated track record of successfully implementing large-scale projects in intricate manufacturing settings.
  • The Senior Director will develop and implement the enterprise-wide strategy for manufacturing automation, assessing and deploying technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and agility.

Matching Summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion, and their mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise-wide strategy for manufacturing automation
  • deploy automation technologies (robotics, IoT, AI/ML)
  • cross-functional collaboration with key departments
  • drive adoption of automation through change management
  • build and manage multi-year budgets and timelines
  • establish performance metrics and governance mechanisms

Nice-to-have

  • catalyst for change
  • sway senior collaborators
  • motivate technical teams
  • familiarity with lean manufacturing
  • lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations
  • 5+ years in leadership roles with automation/digital transformation initiatives
  • Track record of implementing advanced automation in regulated/high-complexity environments
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0 principles
  • Experience working in matrixed, global organizations
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent process improvement credentials

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