Job Description

When you2019re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you2019ll 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 you2019ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision.
* Make decisions that are made within prescribed operating and casualty procedures and guidelines.
* Encounters recurring work situations of high complexity, with occasional variations from the norm.
* Has the authority to control the operation of the value stream and when necessary, the facility, and must do so in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.
* Effectively communicate information to supervisors and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance, and provide suggestions for problem prevention / resolution.
* Perform duties in such a way as to create an optimum cost-benefit ratio.
* Responsible for monitoring the operations of the designated manufacturing work stream on a shift basis.
* Oversees the activities of shift personnel to assure production schedules are met.
* Supervise the activities of all personnel on assigned shift; serve as the responsible Operations Supervisor on shift for designated value stream.
* Serve as responsible Supervisor for site as needed.
* 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 Operations Management to take appropriate corrective action.
* Coordinate the activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives, including but not limited to managing 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 in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
* Assist in the training of new shift personnel, as required.
* Provide input to employee performance management process for shift personnel.
* Manage the execution of special projects as assigned by Operations management
* May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Non-negotiable Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associate2019s degree in a technical or business field is preferred. Knowledge of plant operations (manufacturing, distribution, maintenance) required, as well as knowledge of cGMP and safety (OSHA) regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Requires a minimum of 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of computer applications and current software is desirable.
* Requires a minimum of 1+ years leading a team in a professional work environment.
* 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 and written communications skills required.
* Capable of working with area supervisors and managers and other operations resources to address employee and process issues. May interact with regulatory agencies (infrequently).

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission2014enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer