Work Schedule

Weekend 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, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)

Job Description

Shift: Weekend AM Fri-Sun 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION:

Join our manufacturing team as a Lead Operator at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to global health and scientific advancement. In this key role, you'll lead and mentor a team while ensuring consistent execution of production processes. You'll support operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Working with advanced technology, you'll coordinate daily manufacturing activities, resolve complex issues, and foster an inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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 real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process management by simplifying complex processes; getting more out of fewer resources; understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow

• Develop direct reports by providing challenging tasks and assignments; provide developmental feedback

• Direct others through establishing direction; distribute workload; provide clear communication

• Manage and measure work by tracking and assigning responsibilities for tasks; set clear objectives and provide feedback

• Supervise the production process and ensure compliance to all safety, GMP and other regulatory requirements

• Mentor direct reports by effectively using the PMD (Performance Management Discussion) process and offer clear and constructive feedback

• Direct the daily workload to ensure schedule adherence while managing available resources and maintaining efficiency

• Build and develop and disciplined workforce that adheres to all applicable procedures and Work Instruction Documents

• Attend and lead daily tier meetings

• Improve the production process by utilizing tools outlined in the PPI (Practical Process Improvement)

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership capabilities

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and regulatory requirements

• Expert ability to read and interpret manufacturing documentation, SOPs, and technical specifications

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for manufacturing equipment and processes

• Demonstrated success implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and mentor team members

• Proficiency with manufacturing software systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to strictly follow safety protocols and maintain clean room/controlled environment standards

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in PPE as required

• Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed

• Experience with documentation and batch record review in regulated environments

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities

• Experience training and developing team members