Sr Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Line Lead

• Job Description

  Operations Line Lead

  Job Description

  When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will 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 real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals! At Thermo Fisher, we purposely create a culture where differences are embraced and where every colleague feels they belong and can bring their authentic self to work. We do this because it is the right thing to do and because it makes us stronger. We need our colleagues’ unique perspectives and ideas to best serve our customers, continually improve our company and build a better world for all. That starts with each one of us living our 4i Values and setting the example for inclusion and openness to those who are different from ourselves. This is something I am deeply committed to, both personally and in leading Thermo Fisher. Let’s all stand together against hatred and discrimination – of all kinds. Our future – as a company, a country and a global community depends on it. 

  Location/Division Specific Information

  Lebanon, TN (SUT)

  How will you make an impact?

  The Line Lead operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines. The Line Lead encounters recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm. The Line Lead has the authority to control the operation of the value stream and when vital, the facility, and must do so in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Line Lead must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance and provide suggestions for problem prevention / resolution. The Line Lead must perform duties in such a way as to build an optimum cost-benefit ratio. The Line Leader is responsible for supervising the operations of the designated manufacturing work stream on a shift basis. The Line Lead coordinates all aspects of the activities of the human's line personnel to assure production schedules are met.

  What will you do?

  • Assure that personnel issues or operational conditions are properly dealt with during the shift, including but not limited to, safety and medical emergencies, personnel issues, regulatory agency interaction, and technical (process) issues. Update the appropriate Team Leader or Operations Management to take appropriate corrective action.
  • Coordinate the activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives, such as being responsible for the deployment of personnel across all work areas and prioritizing production schedules.
  • Supervise the completion of routine inspections and regulatory interaction. Plan as well as ensure that the operating and maintenance staff handles hazardous materials and wastes safely and environmentally responsible manner.
  • Assist in the training of new shift personnel, as required.
  • Provide input to employee performance management process for line personnel.
  • Own the execution of special projects as assigned by Operations management
  • May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

  How will you get here?

  Education/Experience

  • High school diploma/GED is minimally required.
  • Associate’s degree in a technical or business field is preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
  • Prior experience in a leadership role preferred

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • ABILITY TO MEET OR EXCEED PRODUCTION GOALS
  • Understand the 3 SHIPS principle
    • OwnerSHIP
    • MentorSHIP
    • RelationsSHIP
  • No written Attendance or Performance warnings
  • Knowledge of plant operations (manufacturing, distribution, maintenance) required, as well as knowledge of cGMP and safety (OSHA) regulations
  • Knowledge of computer applications and current software is desirable
  • Ability to handle complex process, business, and personnel issues independently
  • Ability to direct personnel to accomplish daily work as well as periodic special projects
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
  • Ability to handle complex processes independently
  • Advanced interpretation of drawings and special instructions
  • Ability to train, coach, and motivate individuals
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to achieve goals under pressure
  • Objective thinking and rational decision making
  • Ability to accept and use constructive feedback to improve performance.
  • Ability to delegate work throughout a team of diverse individuals.

  Physical and Environmental Requirements

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced controlled cleanroom environment for 10-12 hours a day, depending on shift, with additional overtime as required+.
  • The Clean-room is a controlled environment with a humidity of 30% or greater and a temperature between 60⁰ and 70⁰ F.
  • The Clean-room has some ambient noise.
  • Specific gowning requirements include, but are not limited to: gloves, hair net, beard net, face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry or piercings.
  • Position requires forceful gripping/grasping and repetitive motion including pushing and pulling.
  • Ability to use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and understand chemical hygiene including labels and SDS (Safety Data Sheets), common chemicals used include: disinfectants, solvents and IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol 70% and 99%).
  • Must have the ability to inspect bio-process containers on a light table for an entire shift.
  • Must have the ability to stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, grasping and lifting.
  • Must have the ability to use hand tools and equipment including forceful gripping, grasping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion.
  • Must have the ability to frequently lift and manipulate up to 40 pounds unassisted

  At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000+ extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer!

  Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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