Team Leader, Manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (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, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials



Job Description




Manufacturing Team Lead:



When you are part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll do important and impactful work, like helping extend or even save the life of a patient in need.



Location/Division Specific Information



Cincinnati, OH



Job Description:



Thermo Fisher Scientific is currently seeking a Team Lead for our Coating, Printing and Inspection department supporting day shift operations in Cincinnati, OH.


This person will coordinate and drive the production schedule and is responsible for the readiness of batch manufacturing in the department. You will administer all company policies with respect to GMPs, validation, quality, safety, health, attendance, and environmental requirements. With our quality team, this individual will assist in making quality decisions regarding batches in each manufacturing area. They will develop employees and coordinate training of equipment. The person will also identify, improve and implement key changes in quality, safety, and productivity to department SOP's and unit operations.


Applicant must have the ability to empower, motivate and develop individuals. Must have ability to resolve problems independently. Must work and communicate well with associates in multiple areas. Identifies trends based upon the findings. Proactively drives quality improvements to achieve department safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Models effective and constructive communication and interactions with technical departments both orally and in writing; maintain acceptable proficiency in technical and non-technical skills.



Responsibilities:

• Supervises 4+ hourly employees across a 24 x 6 operation.


• Tracks and reports out on departmental metrics and facilitates improvement efforts.


• Coordinates training and development for employees using established banding matrix.


• Improves quality of processes as well as identifies safety and efficiency improvements.


• Ownership and organization of swabbing for Granulation, Compression, CPI and Packaging.


• Ensures readiness for all Coating, Printing, Inspection, Solution Prep, and Laser production in compliance with department staging areas.


• Ability to support regulatory audits, client observations, and site tours.


• Assists in quality performance improvements and investigations.

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of GMPs as related to dry product manufacturing.


• Ability to address multiple priorities and make decisions independently.


• Continuous improvement experience (formal training a plus) to drive quality, safety and productivity goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Associates Degree or 3 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or any combination of both.


• Applicants with experience working in a cleanroom environment a plus.


• Troubleshooting, assembly, and testing skills required.


• Experienced in manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of SAP, Maximo, and Trackwise systems.


• Fork truck experience


• Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical competence.


• Effective communicator, both verbal and written.


• Ability to read work instructions, procedure manuals and diagrams.


• Ability to work well with autonomously.


• Experience in pharmaceutical production and packaging preferred.