Team Leader, Manufacturing - Nights

Thermo Fisher ScientificLebanon, TN
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 and enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources and opportunities needed to achieve individual career goals while helping take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges—from protecting the environment and helping ensure food safety to supporting the search for cures for cancer. We are seeking a Night Shift Manufacturing Team Leader who will provide hands-on leadership and support to our manufacturing team during overnight operations. This is an important floor-leadership position for someone who enjoys developing people, solving problems in real time, and creating a safe, accountable and highly engaged manufacturing environment.

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.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to independently handle complex technical and personnel issues.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred fields of study: Engineering, Chemistry or related technical field.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience with production planning and resource management.
  • Experience with quality systems and documentation control.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Multilingual skills are beneficial for collaboration within a global organization.

Responsibilities

  • Provide visible, hands-on leadership throughout overnight manufacturing operations.
  • Lead, coach and develop team members, providing timely performance feedback and recognizing strong performance.
  • Address employee questions and concerns in real time and help resolve personnel and operational issues.
  • Establish clear expectations and strengthen communication, accountability and teamwork across the night shift.
  • Support the onboarding, training and development of new employees, helping them become productive and engaged members of the team.
  • Promote employee engagement and help create an environment where employees feel supported, informed and connected to the organization.
  • Oversee daily manufacturing activities, including resource planning, staffing, production schedules and execution against operational priorities.
  • Monitor team and production performance and take appropriate action to address gaps.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain and other cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges and achieve business objectives.
  • Promote operational excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and efficiency.
  • Support and lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality and team effectiveness.
  • Ensure manufacturing activities are performed in accordance with applicable GMP, ISO, quality and safety requirements.
  • Maintain appropriate quality-system records, manufacturing documentation and documentation controls.
  • Manage multiple priorities and independently address complex technical, operational and personnel issues.
  • Support projects and initiatives designed to improve manufacturing performance and employee experience.
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