Lead Operator, Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards



Job Description



At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we offer a unique opportunity for you to contribute to important work that has a real-world impact. As a Lead Operator in our Temperature Control Bath Circulators (TCB) team, you will play a crucial role in helping our customers find cures for cancer, protect the environment, and ensure food safety. Join our team and be part of a world-class organization that is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.



Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily standard work audits and participate in team development and leadership training.


• Listen, support, engage, and encourage employee suggestions and input to achieve excellent results. Respond to employee issues and conduct training and cross-training for team members.


• Establish rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.


• Drive the implementation of PPI-Lean Enterprise and use PPI Problem Solving methodology to improve all processes by eliminating waste.


• Maintain a safe work environment and promote a high level of safety awareness among Cell associates.


• Lead inventory levels and accuracy within the Cell and collect and maintain data and complete required reports.


• Be responsible for the timely implementation of assigned countermeasures for all key business metrics. Assist in set-ups and changeovers as needed.


• Work closely with personnel across various departments and functions within the facility.


• Facilitate daily cell metric reviews and continuous improvement activities.


• Provide guidance to ensure that products are manufactured with the highest level of quality in a safe and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience


• Working knowledge of Outlook and Excel


• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment


• Proven record of displayed intensity and work towards results through problem-solving


• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills


• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow wiring diagrams and blueprints


• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot


• Familiarity with Baan ERP system

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Join our team of over 75,000 extraordinary minds and help us enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today at http://jobs.thermofisher.com. Apply Now