Team Leader

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Fluctuating Temps hot/cold Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Standing for full shift Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Various outside weather conditions Warehouse Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will guide and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety quality and production efficiency. You will coordinate department activities across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency requirements while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards. This role combines leadership with strategic operational oversight to deliver important products that help our customers make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

Working closely with Quality Engineering Maintenance and other support functions you will lead continuous improvement initiatives optimize workflows and cultivate a culture of safety and quality excellence. You will manage daily production activities conduct performance reviews provide coaching and training and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal cost-benefit ratios.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree no prior experience required or Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of experience preferably in pharmaceutical biotech or regulated industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering Chemistry Biology or related technical field
IOSH Managing Safely certification advantageous
Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher) beneficial
Leadership experience managing teams of 5-15 people
Strong knowledge of cGMP ISO standards and quality management systems
Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing documentation and batch record requirements
Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for leading teams and interfacing with stakeholders
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
Ability to work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays as needed
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
Capable of working in cleanroom environments with required PPE and gowning procedures

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $29.74$39.66.

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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