Production Laboratory Shift Lead - East Grinstead

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science company is seeking a frontline leader for their Production Laboratory in East Grinstead. The role involves managing daily operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality output. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in production environments, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in SAP ERP. This position requires a hands-on leader with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and team engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in a production environment.
• Ability to mentor and support team members.
• Hands-on approach to leadership with a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Laboratory and conduct performance discussions.
• Coordinate daily manufacturing and resource planning.
• Supervise onboarding and training of new team members.

Skills

Leadership in production environments

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Technical and leadership skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

What will you do?

• Frontline leadership of the Production Laboratory, this will include conducting performance discussions and assessments, and other employee relations activities.
• Role-model the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4I Values, leading by example with a safety-first approach, and constantly challenge to improve our processes with continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and supervise day-to-day manufacturing and resource planning in the department to ensure demand is met.
• Set daily direction for your departments by successfully leading tiered meetings, whilst personally being responsible for the Tier 1 (department) review
• Support the troubleshooting of issues in a calm and professional manner and provide clear, concise, and appropriate feedback to the business.
• Perform intermediate and finished product batch record review prior to production release, ensuring production and quality Right First Time are maintained IN (incident) raising and investigation in SAP and QN related investigation and reports.
• Plan the onboarding and ongoing training of new starters. Undertake the upskilling of all team members to optimise team efficiency and drive engagement. Supervise and ensure replacement of Production Laboratory raw materials, including consumables
• Deputise for manufacturing management when required to ensure output and performance. Be accountable for production quality output on-time and in-full.
• Utilise computer software to process information – SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and custom programs

How will you get here?

Experience

• Led people within a production/operations environment
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills; with the ability lead, train and support others
• Proven level of technical and leadership skills and ability to mentor others.
• Attention to detail and a systematic approach.
• Role Model Leader – Hands on approach and flexible attitude to daily work/responsibilities, ability to lead by example
• A calm approach and ability to act promptly when responding to production critical troubleshooting
• Proactive approach, with a desire to mentor and lead others to meet scheduled targets in a fast-paced technical environment