Team Leader, Chemical Manufacturing

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 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 complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or upping productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 90,000 colleagues delivers an unrivalled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD) Scientific journeys begin with chemicals and end with life enriching results. We enable scientists to bring chemistry to life. We provide a broad range of chemicals and solutions supporting virtually every laboratory application, from research to drug discovery and development to manufacturing. We offer more than 100,000 products, including solvents, reagents, catalysts, organic building blocks, screening libraries, analytical standards, bioreagents, precious metals, salts and solutions, as well as unparalleled service and support, custom solutions and a proven track record in handling dangerous goods.

We have a strong team of 1,400 colleagues across 12 global facilities, including Fair Lawn, New Jersey; Bridgewater, New Jersey; Ward Hill, Massachusetts; Heysham, UK; Loughborough, UK; Geel, Belgium; and Kandel, Germany.

How will you make an impact?

We currently have an opportunity for a Process Leader to lead a small Chemical Manufacturing Team, specialising in Distillation and Blending, through an anticipated period of change. 

New Chemical Manufacturing Facilities are planned at the Loughborough Site and you will join us on the exciting journey of transitioning across the chemical processes, whilst maintaining normal production.

Ideally, the candidate will have several years of industrial experience in a chemical manufacturing company.  We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic, enthusiastic person with a flexible approach to work. This role combines People Management with Technical Skills and requires a proactive hands-on approach.

What will you do?             

• Lead and develop a small team of Manufacturing Operators, working in batch chemical manufacturing (10-4000L scale)
• Work in partnership with the other Manufacturing Process Leaders, dividing tasks as appropriate
• Ensure safe operation of the chemical facilities through the systematic use and upkeep of standard operating procedures, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, batch process instructions and the change management process
• Drive Continuous Improvement within the area, with emphasis on Visual Management, 5S and LEAN initiatives. Implement standards, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve safety, quality and operational performance
• Work closely with QA, QC, Chemical Development and Engineering leveraging your problem-solving skills and technical expertise to introduce new processes, new products and solve quality and process issues
• Responsible for organising scheduled batch production to meet delivery date commitments
• Own and report team KPI metrics, interrogate data to anticipate and react to performance trends and process variations
• Be a conduit for communication to and from your team - verbal, written and via digital communication platforms
• Always perform your duties whilst acting in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

How will you get here?

Education/Competence

• Relevant chemistry/ chemical engineering/ manufacturing degree is preferred
• Minimum 5 GCSE grades >=5 including Mathematics, English and a Science
• A’Level in Science subject or equivalent, advantageous
• Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
• Technical understanding
• Understanding of Kaizen, lean manufacturing, 5S
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations, applicable to Manufacturing
• Proficient command of spoken and written English, including the ability to write and compile technical document

Skills / Attributes

• Understanding of general chemical principles and their application an advantage
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to encourage others
• Able to communicate clearly at all levels
• Make decisions and take accountability
• Demonstrate a proactive approach
• Display ambition and attributes suitable to progress within the business
• Willing to work variable shifts if required

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 65,000 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

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.