Thermo Fisher Scientific
Team Leader, Manufacturing Operators
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Team Leader, Manufacturing Operators
Manufacturing Operations Team Leader
Work Schedule
- Standard: Mon-Fri
- Environmental Conditions (Cleanroom Requirements)
- No hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. allowed
About the Role
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’re contributing to groundbreaking work with meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive culture. With over $40 billion in annual revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry, our team empowers innovation, sustainability, and impact.
This Manufacturing Operations Team Leader role ensures world-class production delivery while championing quality, safety, and colleague development in alignment with:
- ISO 13485
- ISO 18385
- ISO 9001
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Operations Team Leader acts as a mentor, groundbreaking production lead, and councillor of manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering schedule devotion while maintaining stringent quality control.
- Promoting a safe, engaging environment for colleagues.
- Championing Lean principles and Process Performance Improvement (PPI).
- Supporting new product transfers (NPIs) through effective training and compliance.
- Leading investigations into non-compliance and unsafe practices to safeguard customer interests.
Responsibilities
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As the Team Leader, participate in the following critical functions:
Leadership & Team Growth
- Lead by example, coaching operators and sharing performance-improvement ideas.
- Foster a developing culture by mentoring both new and experienced team members.
- Align workloads and schedules for efficient department operations.
Operational Excellence
- Troubleshoot delays in real time and escalate critical issues to stakeholders.
- Work closely with Engineering to minimize downtime due to equipment failures.
- Monitor production bottlenecks and advocate for continuous process improvements.
Lean & Safety Compliance
- Embed Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles across team operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, COSSH assessments, and hazardous waste management protocols.
- Maintain a clean, ordered, and safe workspace—rooting out unnecessary hazards.
Training & Procedural Resources
- Collaborate on scheduling, onboarding, and proficiency assessments through systems like SFLMS.
- Draft, update, and revise SOPs, standards (OCPLM), and training materials to support NPIs and team development.
Problem Resolution
- Direct issue investigations in tools like Trackwise and guide teams toward remedial actions.
- Oversee containment and remediation actions to prevent recurring non-conformance.
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Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates must possess (and demonstrate):
- Demonstrated manufacturing experience with familiarity across Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Self-directed planning skills, excelling in multi-priority workload management.
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering Support, Planning).
- Solid grasp of quality and regulatory standards, including ISO certifications.
- Strong proficiency in health/safety protocols and hazardous waste compliance.
- Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and time management.
Why Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher, we are Mission-driven:
"To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer." We blend industry-leading brands like Thermo Scientific, Invitrogen, and Fisher Scientific to foster dynamic careers with meaningful impact.
Commitment to Diversity & Equality
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees (including those with disabilities) will receive equitable consideration for employment without regard to factors such as race, sex, veteran status, religion, or disability status.
For questions related to accessibility and reasonable accommodations, please contact our HR team to discuss personalized support.
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