Team Lead, Downstream Manufacturing

ThermoFisher Scientific • Plainville, MA • 10h ago

Work Schedule

Flex 12 hr 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, Laboratory Setting, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

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.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Team Lead in Manufacturing Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will work in coordination with the shift Supervisor to lead a team of manufacturing operators in executing Downstream purification operations, including but not limited to chromatography, tangential flow filtration, and aseptic processing. You will coordinate department activities across shifts to meet production schedules and efficiency requirements and maintain strict adherence to cGMP standards.

The Team Lead will also manage daily production activities, assist with performance reviews, provide coaching and training, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.

A successful Team Lead will guide and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and production efficiency. You will also work closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions, lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and cultivate a culture of safety and quality excellence.

This role combines leadership with strategic operational oversight to deliver important products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Location: Plainville, MA

Shift Hours: 12 hours (7AM - 7PM) on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma/GED is the minimum requirement. Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field is preferred.

3+ years industry experience in aseptic processing, chromatography, tangential flow filtration, and other purification processes.

1 year of leadership experience is preferred.

Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and quality management systems.

Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing documentation and batch record requirements.

Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for leading teams and interfacing with stakeholders.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).

Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Capable of working in cleanroom environments with required PPE and gowning procedures.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, 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!

Other

Relocation assistance is not provided.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $66,000.00-$98,000.00.

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.

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