Team Leader Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

The Team Lead of Manufacturing leads a team of hourly colleagues in a test and assembly manufacturing environment. The role provides day-to-day oversight of departmental goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Employee Development. It also includes maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications, in collaboration with the wider manufacturing team. The Hillsboro site produces electron microscopes and components used by scientists and engineers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of education or equivalent experience demonstrating the required skills.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years of leadership experience.
Experience with low-volume, highly complex manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team successfully.
Experience with Windows-based programs and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand in a cleanroom for an 8-hour shift.
Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, and similar tools.
Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, equipment repair, high voltage, and ultra-high vacuum.
Ability to read work instructions and schematic drawings and perform basic troubleshooting of tools down to the component and software level.
Ability to analyze and address problems independently and collaboratively.
Ability to support projects, provide training, and work efficiently as part of a cohesive team.
Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in learning new skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop team members to their best potential.
Comfort operating in a cleanroom while using appropriate PPE.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with colleagues from differing cultural, language, and educational backgrounds.
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) safety standards and cleanroom restrictions on hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, and facial hair.

Nice To Haves

Military technical training may be considered in lieu of a technical degree.
Experience in electronics and proficiency in ultra-high vacuum.
Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first line of response when manufacturing team members encounter problems.
Report results and barriers to execution to upper management.
Create individual development plans, coach and train team members, conduct performance evaluations, and exchange employee feedback.
Administer time cards and manage overtime.
Track PTO and overall attendance.
Plan and track daily and weekly production metrics to monitor work in progress.
Facilitate regular team meetings to exchange workload updates.
Resolve production problems in real time.
Oversee and drive the 6S program in areas of ownership.
Maintain and repair specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications.