Supervisor, Manufacturing

Posted:
2/8/2026, 4:15:43 PM

Location(s):
Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania ⋅ Vilnius County, Lithuania

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the team, including goal setting and task allocation

  • Planning of aseptic manufacturing at the Vilnius site

  • Ensuring all resources required for manufacturing and support are available

  • Managing daily operations and project-related manufacturing activities

  • Participating in the resolution of customer complaints

  • Ensuring accurate and compliant documentation

  • Training employees according to their assigned tasks

  • Ensuring availability of tools and maintaining a safe working environment

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, or

  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant GMP manufacturing experience

Technical & Process Expertise

  • Strong working knowledge of bioprocessing and biologics manufacturing, including experience with:

    • Antibody purification and downstream processing

    • Conjugation or similar chemical/biochemical modification processes

    • Filtration operations (depth filtration, ultrafiltration)

    • Aseptic processing and fill-finish operations

  • Experience supporting or leading new product introduction (NPI) and process implementation in a manufacturing environment

GMP, Quality & Regulatory Compliance

  • Solid understanding of cGMP requirements and applicable US/EU regulatory standards

  • Experience executing and maintaining GMP-compliant operations, including:

    • Batch record execution and review

    • Deviation investigation and documentation

    • Root cause analysis and implementation of CAPA

  • Experience supporting internal audits, quality reviews, and regulatory inspections

Leadership & Operations Management

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop manufacturing or technical staff, including:

    • Daily work planning and task assignment

    • Performance feedback and coaching

    • Training and qualification of operators and technicians

  • Ability to manage shift-based or multi-task manufacturing operations while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence

  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D partners

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

  • Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, PPI) to improve manufacturing performance, quality, and robustness

  • Working knowledge of risk assessment and root cause analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Why)

We Offer:

  • An innovative environment within a rapidly growing international company

  • A hard-working, supportive team and leadership committed to your professional development

  • A competitive salary range of €2,625–€3,937 gross, depending on experience and competencies

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 120,000 extraordinary colleagues has a unique story to tell.

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

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

Compensation

The monthly salary range estimated for this position based in Lithuania is €2 625,00–€3 937,50.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Bioinformatics ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Cloud Data Services ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Management Information Systems ⋅ Office Supplies ⋅ Precision Medicine