Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift
About The Position
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? Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll oversee manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you'll guide and develop a team of 10-20 operators while supporting operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment. You'll promote a culture of continuous improvement using Lean/PPI methodologies to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role provides the opportunity to create meaningful impact by producing life-changing products while developing leadership skills at a global industry leader.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related environment
- 2+ years of people management or leadership experience in a cGMP environment
- Experience in GMP, ISO or regulated manufacturing environment required
- Experience leading and developing effective teams
- Experience with quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory compliance
- Experience leading investigations, CAPAs and change controls
- Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Expertise in production planning, scheduling and workflow optimization
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to drive process improvements
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset
- Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed
- Physical ability to perform manufacturing floor activities and cleanroom operations
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build consensus
- 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
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage activities in production areas to meet short-term and long-term business goals following company policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Lead direct and indirect reports providing constructive feedback to employees through the performance management process.
- Coach and mentor staff to elevate overall performance and achieve Company objectives.
- Promote a safe, efficient, and positive environment to develop growth across the entire site.
- Ensure employees are in compliance with Safety and Quality regulations and procedures.
- Technical and business risk assessment in a fast-paced work environment.
- Develop and implement corrective or preventative actions as part of a diverse cross-functional team.
- Apply advanced knowledge of multiple value streams and support groups to lead practical process improvement and problem resolution related to manufacturing of cell culture media.
- Perform related duties as required to meet the business goals and requirements.
Benefits
- 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
- For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
