Team Lead, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Madison, WI

22h • Onsite

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. This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and safety regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in clean room environment and wear required PPE
• Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, pushing/pulling equipment
• Experience with quality systems and documentation control
• Ability to handle complex technical and personnel issues independently
• Experience with production planning and resource management
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
• May need work rotating shifts including nights/weekends as needed
• Multilingual skills beneficial for global collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of manufacturing professionals in a quality-focused environment.
• Promote operational excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the production of scientific instruments and solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cultivate a culture of innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while developing team members' capabilities.
• Oversee daily operations including resource planning, schedule execution, and performance management to deliver products that enable our customers to make positive global impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees