Manufacturing Group Lead (Mon-Wed Nights)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The FOWN Manufacturing Group Leader of our Coating, Printing, and Inspection team is a critical component for influencing and motivating our team to tackle new challenges, realize their full potential, and facilitate a positive and engaging work environment. You will laterally lead a team of operators to drive results in the day-to-day operations. This individual will have the ability to help lead career development plans, drive continuous improvement, ensure a high level of quality for our customers and maximize cross-functional relationships to realize department objectives in alignment with organizational goals. In addition, this role will collaborate in improving the overall safety, delivery, and facilitate cost-saving projects throughout the department.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Troubleshooting, assembly, and testing skills required
Experienced working in a related manufacturing line
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment set up and adjustments, and documentation is preferred
Solid understanding of applicable SOPs, GMPs, LPRs and quality test methods is preferred
Ability to complete GMP documentation neatly, correctly, and legibly.
Basic math skills are required
Ability to lift 50 lbs. for short periods
Communication skills and the ability to work with and empower a diverse group of associates are required
Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical proficiency
Able to communicate well with others, have a collaboration focus, possess leadership skills and be willing to work overtime hours as required
Ability to read work instructions, and procedure manuals/diagrams
Ability to work well with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a group leader or lead operator in packaging or manufacturing is helpful.
Applicants with the experience/exposure of working in a cleanroom environment are highly sought after
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is desired
Experience in pharmaceutical production preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the team in promoting world class safety
Cultivate a right first-time quality mentality by leading investigations into process failures and product failures
Identify and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions
Helps establish productivity performance goals and drive results to hit organizational goals
Effectively review metrics to benchmark and drive team performance
Recommends and coordinates improvement activities production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Drives Practical Process Improvements (PPI) with a high level of team member involvement and engagement, and applies lean methodologies to realize process efficiencies
Works with team members and planning/purchasing teams to develop and execute a manufacturing schedule to meet customer demands
Participates in internal and external audits, responds to audit observations, identifies, and implements appropriate corrective and preventive actions
Ensure coordination and administration of training sessions as required, based on new SOPs and revisions to existing SOPs