Manufacturing Team Leader - 2nd Shift (Liquid Core Component Prep)
Thermo Fisher ScientificAbout the role
Work Schedule
Second Shift (Afternoons)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.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
Location: Grand Island, NY. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
2nd Shift Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 140,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement—working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of manufacturing professionals in a quality-focused environment.
Promote operational excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the production of scientific instruments and solutions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and cultivate a culture of innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while developing team members' capabilities.
Oversee daily operations including resource planning, schedule execution, and performance management to deliver products that enable our customers to make a positive global impact.
Use equipment that includes mixers, mills, blenders, pumps, filtration systems, packaging equipment, and laboratory equipment.
Weigh, measure, and verify raw materials using a computer interface to ensure batches contain accurate materials and quantities.
Calibrate and operate manual, semi-automated, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Identify and troubleshoot common equipment failure modes.
Follow all safety practices, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions in controlled environments, including classified clean rooms.
Participate in Safety, Quality, and Productivity discussions.
Assist with ownership of projects and completion of action items.
Solve problems by applying departmental knowledge.
Complete and maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for departmental documentation and practices.
Perform a variety of complex manufacturing tasks related to the production of cell culture media.
Perform other related duties as required to meet business goals and operational requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with quality systems and documentation control.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and safety regulations.
General understanding of technical, mechanical, and manufacturing equipment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail when following complex instructions and completing documentation while maintaining quality standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in performing and training others on multiple manufactur
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