Team Leader, Manufacturing

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• 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.

• 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.