Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Operator, Manufacturing


PayCompetitive
LocationWest Hills/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: TFSCGLOBALR01213639EXTERNALENGLOBAL

      Job Description

      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.
      When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like
      helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure
      our food is safe. Your work will have a real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in
      achieving your career goals.
      How will you make an impact
      The Production Lead is responsible for assigned production lines and the people assigned
      to the lines. Accountable for performance in safety, quality, and productivity for the lines
      and people assigned. Accountable for the development of operator skill base through
      formal training program and continuous coaching. Responsible for adherence to Food and
      Drug Administration (FDA) regulations/ Quality System Regulation (QSR) guidelines,
      International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and current Good
      Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Responsible for directing and coordinating the
      production associates in their area of responsibility.
      WHAT WILL YOU DO?
       Educate, train, and coach employees in the safe and correct performance of
      assigned duties.
       Ensure the proper performance of procedures associated with manufacturing.
       Organize and control production in their assigned area with a constant goal of
      increasing efficiency, quality, and productivity.
       Meet production goals by efficiently delegating tasks and providing job direction.
       Ensure production lines are staffed with properly trained associates.
       Assist production associates with quality assurance questions and concerns Create
      and maintain a safe work environment by engaging the associates in reporting potential safety hazards, support of the EH&S guidelines and continual emphasis
      on safe work habits and working conditions.
       Ensure the performance of assigned lines is visible through pacing boards and
      raise issues as required.
       Train and coach on 5S, providing feedback using 5S audit form. Develop a
      Gemba walk and perform regularly to ensure shop floor control. Use results to
      develop training and coaching opportunities.
       Use Leader Standard Work to focus on Lean Management, visual controls to
      monitor actual versus expected, and maintain daily accountability to drive
      improvement activities.
       Lead PPI solo teams to investigate and remedy, when possible, production
      failures.
       Provide input for performance evaluations. Support supervisor in daily activities
      when required. Notify supervisor of personnel problems as they arise.
       Coordinate efforts to help other departments when necessary.
       Operate machinery when needed and adjust when necessary. Notify maintenance
      when equipment is not operating to standard.
       Handle packaged animal blood and, if necessary, human blood.
      Required level of experience:
       PC literate
       Experience in a manufacturing environment / process
       Experience in machine operation
       An understanding of quality systems
       Experience in controlling manufacturing schedules
       Line management experience
       Consistent track record of achieving stretch targets
       Continuous improvement tools & techniques
      HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?
      Education
      High School Diploma required.

      Experience

      · Two (2) years of related laboratory experience equired.

      · 2 years college course work in Biotechnology, Sciences, or other technical field Preferred

      · Current Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

      · Experience with PPI Business System preferred.

      · Experience with New Product Introductions and being part of project teams preferred.

      Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

      · Knowledge of general laboratory procedures and practices.

      · Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

      · Ability to perform routine tasks accurately, efficiently, and according to schedules as assigned.

      · Able to efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

      · Ability to train other lower-level staff in production procedures.

      · Ability to solve problems that may come up in the department, troubleshoot, and think critically.


      Lift up to 50 lbs. Stand for sustained periods of time. Walk short distances, maneuvering
      self around machinery and co-workers. Ability to see in color. Arrive to work on time
      and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed. Follow all
      written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s etc.) to the Area
      Supervisor. Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in
      good condition. Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to job specific Job Safety Analysis. Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Listen to, follow and
      relay written and verbal instructions in English.
      At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique
      story to tell. Join our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world
      healthier, cleaner, and safer.
      Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com
      Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not
      discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
      national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
      Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
      Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+
      colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and
      Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific
      challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory
      at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are
      valued.
      Accessibility/Disability Access
      Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job
      seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may
      include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive
      impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a
      disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of
      our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your
      contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support
      you during the job application process.
      *This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring
      accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages
      left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up
      on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a
      response.

      Compensation and Benefits

      The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $24.00–$34.00.

      This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

      • A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

      • Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

      • At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

      • Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

      • Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

      For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

  • About the company

      Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry.

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