Team Leader, Manufacturing

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works collaboratively to produce high-quality components used in the world’s finest microscopes operated by scientists like Nobel prize winners and researchers who imaged the COVID-19 virus. The 2nd Shift Team Lead of manufacturing is responsible for leading a team of hourly colleagues within a test and assembly manufacturing environment. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of departmental goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Employee Development. Additional duties include maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications.

Apply now to join a growing company with the opportunity to excel in your career as well as earn incentive bonuses and career development training. Thermo Fisher offers a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, generous tuition assistance, Paid Time Off, 401K, plus employee Stock Ownership Program for all full-time employees!

What will you do?

· Staffing: time-card administration, and OT Management, PTO and supervising overall attendance

· Employee Development: Individual Development Plans, Providing Coaching and Training

· Performance Management: updates weekly, daily/hourly production metrics and facilitates regular team meetings

· Giving and receiving employee feedback and conducting evaluations

· Daily Team Meetings held to address barriers to production and to highlight employee wins

· All feedback is considered valuable and is collected via our Just Do It task program

· Resolving production problems

· Be responsible for continuous improvement (PPI) initiatives/activities within the department

· Lead, participate and/or support meetings; supervise project progress, report out on key indicators

· Define & drive safety initiatives

· Oversee & drive 6S program in areas of ownership

· First line of response for Manufacturing Team when they face equipment failure

· Identify and solve issues with circuit boards, cabling, and vacuum pumps

· Conduct routine preventative maintenance on sophisticated electronics

· Monitor equipment uptime using Key Performance Indicators and preemptively plan/schedule equipment repairs

· Install and qualify new Scanning Electron Microscope capital test equipment on an as needed basis

How will you get here?

Education

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· 2+ years of experience operating a Scanning Electron Microscope, completing electronic equipment repair OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills

· Minimum of a 2-year associate degree in a technical field like Electronic Engineering Technology, Microelectronics or Mechatronics preferred

· Military Technical Training in lieu of a technical degree may also be considered

Preferred Experience

· Experience with low volume, highly complex manufacturing processes

· Demonstrated ability in successfully leading a team of colleagues

· 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role

· At least 2 years of validated experience in a job-related industry with proficiency in operating Scanning Electron Microscopes & Mechanical and Electrical complex high-tech equipment repair

· Experience working in the field of Electronics and proficiency in Ultra High Vacuum strongly preferred

· Experience with fixing Scanning Electron Microscopes down to the component level

· Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus

· Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs a plus (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Ability to lift up to 35lbs

· Knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing, Equipment Repair, High Voltage, and Ultra High Vacuum

· Ability to read work instructions and schematic drawings

· Ability to analyze and address problems independently as well as collaboratively

· Ability to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teams

· Self-motivated, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills

· Proven skills in developing subordinates to their best potential.

· Proven track record with optimally working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

· Comfortable operating in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package which includes:

· A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan

· A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Employee assistance program

· 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, short and long-term disability, and volunteer time off 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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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