Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Operator, Manufacturing
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Fremont, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am - 5:45pm
(Training schedule for approx. 6 months Mon-Fri 6am - 2:45pm)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
Discover Impactful Work
The Lead Operator, Manufacturing position will work closely with production team leader, managers within Manufacturing Services department and with multiple departments to support production demand and ensure achievement of company goals following the 4I values.
A Day in the Life
Lead and develop the team's daily accountability and management boards while keeping department manager updated on performance goals.
Provide direction, coordination, training and mentoring for all team members.
Ensure that materials are ready for work orders, and that employees are organized to complete daily tasks.
Coordinate with Planning team to prioritize work and implement to production schedule.
Participate Practical Process Improvement (PPI), Lean, and 5-S programs while working with other departments to troubleshoot processes/procedures to deliver recommended solutions.
Attend required meetings as Department Representative
Print labels for sophisticated products following cGMP, Good Documentation Practices and completes all vital documentation in accordance with quality system while resolving any department NCARs and CAPAs.
Write, review, and modify SOPs, work instructions, and reports.
Review and approve completed batch records and other documentations.
Perform and review inventory transactions using MRP system.
Track and trend employee performance and equipment productivity, while identifying potential improvements.
Participate in inventory management activities.
Coordinate with EHS to review and identify any potential job hazards for label printing group and implement, reinforce team members to follow safety policy for a safe work environment.
Work with Engineering team to complete equipment validation and coordinate training activities.
Perform other job duties as required by department and/or Management.
Keys to Success
Education, Experience
Minimum of High School Diploma, 2-year degree preferred
Minimum of 3+ years of direct related experience working in a manufacturing environment
1+ years of leadership experience preferred
1+ years of coaching/training experience preferred.
Must possess immediate knowledge and mechanic experience in operating and troubleshooting sophisticated label printer equipment.
Strong understanding of Quality System Regulations, cGMP, GDPs and ISO; experience with nonconformances and CAPA.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Proven leadership abilities with projects and/or teams
Superior interpersonal skills, task management, time management, and attention to detail
Able to adapt to changing needs caused by time, budget, or other constraints.
Able to exercise sound judgment in reacting to problems inherent to the process.
Must be highly collaborative, proficient in team management and conflict resolution.
Ability to communicate effectively with complementary team members, senior management, and other departments
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Words, Excel, Power Point)
Experienced in working with potentially hazardous chemicals and human source materials.
Ability to learn and apply available softwares to communicate production issues across operational teams and report daily manufacturing productivity.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use electronic management systems to print all required documents to complete the daily work as indicated in the production schedule.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.
EEO/Reasonable Accommodation
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.12-$37.67.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
