Team Leader, Formulation Manufacturing

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

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, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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.

Shift:

Saturday to Tuesday 6 am to 5 pm

Discover Impactful Work:

This Operations Leader will coordinate and drive the production schedule and readiness of batch manufacturing in the department. They will administer all company policies with respect to GMPs, validation, quality, safety, health, attendance, and environmental requirements. With our quality team, this individual will assist in making quality decisions regarding batches in each manufacturing area. They will develop employees and coordinate training of equipment. The person will also identify, improve and implement key changes in quality, safety, and efficiency to department SOP's and unit operations.

Applicant should have good knowledge of GMP's of dry product's manufacturing. Must have the ability to empower, motivate and develop individuals. Must have ability to resolve problems independently. Must work and communicate well with associates in multiple areas. Identifies trends based upon the findings. Proactively drives quality improvements to achieve department safety, quality goals. Models effective and constructive communication and interactions with technical departments both orally and in writing; maintain acceptable proficiency in technical and non-technical (e.g. interpersonal) skills. Requires a passion for problem solving.

A Day in the Life:

• Responsible for 4 hourly employees across a 24 x 6 operation.
• Tracks and reports out on departmental metrics and facilitates improvement efforts.
• Coordinates training and development for employees using established banding matrix.
• Improves quality of processes as well as identifies safety and efficiency improvements.
• Ownership and organization of swabbing for Granulation, Compression, CPI and Packaging.
• Ensures readiness for all Coating, Printing, Inspection, Solution Prep, and Laser production in compliance with department staging areas.
• Ability to support regulatory audits, client observations, and site tours.
• Assists in quality performance improvements and investigations.
  
  

Keys to Success:

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience (equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered).
• Applicants with experience working in a cleanroom environment a plus.
• Troubleshooting, assembly, and testing skills required.
• Experienced in manufacturing processes.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of GMPs as related to dry product manufacturing.
• Ability to address multiple priorities and make decisions independently.
• Continuous improvement experience (formal training a plus) to drive quality, safety and productivity goals.
• Knowledge of SAP, Maximo, and Trackwise systems.
• Fork truck experience
• Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical competence.
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read work instructions, procedure manuals and diagrams.
• Ability to work well with autonomously.
• Experience in pharmaceutical production and packaging preferred.
  
  

This position does not offer relocation benefits.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!