Manufacturing Automation Senior Director

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Multiple Locations, ,
Manufacturing automation program leadership
Advanced automation technologies deployment
Cross-functional collaboration across global sites
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer

Job Summary

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
  • The role demands extensive technical knowledge, operational management, and a proven track record of implementing large-scale automation projects in complex manufacturing settings.
  • This position requires partnering with multiple departments to ensure scalable automation initiatives and driving adoption through effective collaboration, training, and communication.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing automation program leadership
  • Advanced automation technologies deployment
  • Cross-functional collaboration across global sites
  • Program and budget management
  • Change management and adoption
  • Manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0 expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Experience in matrixed global organizations
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement knowledge
  • Influencing senior collaborators
  • Digital transformation initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years manufacturing or engineering experience
  • 5+ years leadership in large-scale automation
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent
  • Experience in regulated industries
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred

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