Head of Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

We are in the process of hiring a Head of Manufacturing for Olink, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Your workplace will be at our Uppsala headquarters, where you will report to the Supply Chain Director. You will be responsible for managing a team of dedicated employees, which includes team leaders and managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to lead all aspects of our manufacturing operations. This includes planning, carrying out, and improving our production processes to ensure efficient and high-quality output!

In this position, you will be accountable for:

• Developing and implementing manufacturing strategies to support the company's business objectives and growth plans.

• Overseeing the end-to-end manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.

• Optimizing manufacturing operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality by monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators.

• Leading and mentoring the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Driving initiatives to improve internal processes, from production management to quality control, ensuring operational efficiency across all stages.

• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within manufacturing operations.

• Engaging with clients to understand their requirements and ensure products meet their specifications and quality expectations.

• Managing and developing the team as well as hiring new staff.

• Budget and work environment responsibility.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. A master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• 4-5 years of experience managing manufacturing operations, ideally within the life science sector.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and established guidelines.

• Established capability in guiding and growing a team.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Expertise in software and tools for manufacturing management.

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a must.

• Fluent in communication (speaking/read/write) in both Swedish and English.

As a person, you should be a self-motivated and proactive leader with the ability and interest in developing employees, teams, and processes. You should have an outcome-focused approach with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

The final day to apply is December 17, 2025. Please note that the role could be filled prior to this deadline. If this opportunity appeals to you, please submit your application and become part of our team!