Packaging Group Leader - Monday-Wednesday NIGHT Shift )

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience as a group leader or lead operator in packaging or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants with the experience/exposure of working in a cleanroom environment are highly sought after.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment set up and adjustments, packaging formats and packaging documentation is preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting, assembly and testing skills.
• Experienced working in a related manufacturing line.
• Pharmaceutical Packaging or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is desired.
• Working knowledge of applicable SOPs, GMPs, LPRs and quality test methods is preferred.
• Ability to complete GMP documentation neatly, correctly and legibly. Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. for short periods.
• Social skills and the ability to work with and empower a diverse group of associates are also desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical proficiency.
• Able to communicate well with others, have a collaboration focus, possess leadership skills and be willing to work overtime hours as required.
• Ability to read work instructions, and procedure manuals/diagrams.
• Ability to work well with minimal direction.
• Experience in pharmaceutical production and packaging preferred.
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• Responsible for daily operations on the packaging line where they are assigned and responsible for successful execution of Line Packaging Records and associated documentation.
• Willing to train and develop new associates working on the packaging lines.
• Operate, recognize, and remedy quality problems, and perform changeovers and cleanups as required.
• Perform packaging line operation, including operating/monitoring equipment, inspection, hand cartoning or packing, labeling, palletizing, cleanup, hopper filling, and other duties as required.
• Assist in Line Clearances between batches, follow cleanup sheet directions, follow verbal orders or requests from group leader/supervisor, and perform other duties as required.
• Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instrumentation. Install or replace worn or faulty components for equipment performance restoration or improvement. Test equipment performance and record all data.
• Participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvements), Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities.
• Work with Supervisor, Unit Coordinator, & Mechanics to ensure that quality, waste and efficiency are meeting requirements.
• Complete improvement activities on quality and work process efficiency.
• Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy.