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Operations Strategy Co-op

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Thermo Fisher

Thermo Fisher

Compensation

$42,266 - $82,368/year

Whitby, Canada
On-site
Posted April 3, 2026

Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

Our co-ops are matched to projects based on their abilities and current business needs. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

Projects may include the following responsibilities:

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics on a weekly basis to measure the success of production operations.
  • Generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate data findings effectively to stakeholders.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel and Powerpoint as well as PowerBI applications to collect data and organize in presentation formats.  
  • Generate weekly operational equipment effectiveness reports for production operations and lead Continuous Huddles with teams to review data and highlight barriers and counter measures.
  • Facilitate monthly meetings for Production leadership team to review OEE (operations equipment effectiveness) and communicate data insights to leadership teams to support decision-making.
  • Identify areas in need of improvement and recommend data-driven strategies to enhance operations.
  • Identify opportunities for technology adoption and automation to streamline processes.
  • Participate in Production Kaizens to help capture data and provide feedback on manufacturing/packaging processes. 
  • Provide support to production teams and workers, addressing their needs and concerns.


Education:

  • High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required.
  • Working towards College diploma or University Degree in related field.

Standards and Expectations:   
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality systems SOP's and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion.  Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner.  Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Compensation

The salary range estimated for this position based in Ontario is $42,265.60–$82,368.00.