Manufacturing Lead Operator

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Standing for full shift

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will have an instrumental role in our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a Lead Operator, Manufacturing, you will be part of an ambitious team working on world-class projects that drive real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process management by simplifying intricate processes, improving resources, and determining efficient workflow combinations.
• Manage product quality by successfully implementing flawless production processes.
• Develop direct reports by providing challenging tasks and assignments, offering developmental feedback.
• Direct others by establishing clear direction, distributing workloads, and ensuring effective communication.
• Lead workflow by assigning responsibilities, setting clear objectives, and providing consistent feedback.
• Supervise the production process, ensuring strict compliance with all safety, GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Apply appropriate resources efficiently to ensure schedule adherence and successful completion of daily workloads using developed tools.
• Facilitate the completion of batch records based on regulatory compliance using the ALCOA principle.
• Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure smooth transitions.
• Build and develop a focused workforce that adheres strictly to all procedures and Work Instruction Documents.
• Improve production processes by applying tools from the PPI (Practical Process Improvement).

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Required Education: HS Diploma/ GED
• 2 years post-high school education or 2 years of proven applicable experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year of project or people leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Advanced interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and coach team members.
• Ability to identify waste using LEAN principles, delegate tasks, and improve processes.
• Ability to challenge the status quo.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement Certification (e.g., Six Sigma) is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, controlled cleanroom environment for 8 hours a day, with additional overtime as needed.
• The cleanroom environment is controlled for temperature and humidity with low ambient noise.
• Specific gowning required, including gloves, hair and beard net, face cover, safety glasses, and no makeup/jewelry.
• Ability to use PPE and understand chemical hygiene.
• Must follow all safety protocols.
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, stoop, grasp, and use hand tools and equipment.
• Occasionally lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds unassisted.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our diverse and world-class team of 120,000+ individuals is dedicated to our remarkable mission. Join us and contribute to making a healthier, cleaner, and safer world. Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com