Liquid Core Finishing Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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Job Description

Location: Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes drug screening.

3rd Shift Hours:

The scheduled shift pattern for this position is Sunday to Thursday, 10:30pm – 7am.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How Will You Make an Impact?

In this role, you will oversee the production of liquid media consisting of various raw materials used in life science applications. The Manufacturing Supervisor will lead a team of technicians, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently by guiding, training, and managing team members. This role requires a high level of attention to detail with a focus on safety, quality, and other production standards in mind to contribute to the site’s overall success.

A Day in the Life:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the manufacturing team.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Collaborate and work with diverse teams to support manufacturing.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to ensure process integrity and identify any deviations.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Address any production-related issues promptly and effectively.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 4 years of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, or related field (Pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred).
• Experience managing production schedules, workflows, and resource planning
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience and experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Experience in GMP/ISO regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent through coaching, training and performance management
• Ability to follow complex instructions and document accurately for safety and quality.
• Familiarity with complex manufacturing processes and adept at implementing practical process improvements.
• Proficiency in coordinating, completing, and training others effectively to accomplish department’s processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Capable of lifting, moving up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, squatting, bending, and reaching during tasks.
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including uniform, steel toe shoes, hair net, beard guard (if necessary), safety glasses, and gloves. Additional PPE such as bump cap, face mask, goggles, face shield, and respirator may also be necessary.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement .

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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