Director, Operations

**Work Schedule**

Standard (Mon-Fri)

**Environmental Conditions**

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions

**Group/Division Summary**:
The Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) provides chemistry solutions and supports global customers from research and development through to manufacturing.

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for driving and leading the operations of the Geel, Belgium site. Ensure production in support of business unit goals, as well as the strategic and annual operating plans. You will take this critically important operation to the next level by delivering on growth expectations and through expanding capabilities, establishing systems and efficient methods for delivering high-quality products and fulfilling orders essential for the scientific community.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide overall leadership to all functions of the site. Establish goals and priorities consistent with business objectives and customer expectations.
- Accountable for ensuring Safety and Compliance at this highly regulated site
- Ensure the operational financial performance is in line with the business objectives, proactively addressing improvements.
- Develop and mentor an impactful successful team with capabilities to drive ownership and accountability, while breaking down barriers that impede success
- Drive continuous higher levels of quality, process improvement, customer satisfaction, profitable growth, and transformation at the site.
- Develop and maintain positive relations with works councils and ability to lead in a union environment.
- Role models a site culture aligned with Thermo Fisher’s 4i Values, and be a strong change advocate able to move individuals and groups through change successfully.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role within fast paced complex supply chain operations. Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience in site leader operations.
- Familiarity with leading teams in a regulated hazardous environment, focused on safety and controlled substance compliance.
- Strong track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and continuous improvement process improvement initiatives. Senior Operations leadership experience in a complex, and matrixed supply chain operations environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

**Excellent Benefits**
- Benefits & Total Rewards
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Career Advancement Opportunities