Senior Operator - Clinical Packaging

Thermofisher Scientific; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Horsham, United Kingdom, is seeking a supervisor to lead a small team in a GMP-compliant environment, delivering for internal and external customers. You will oversee daily production support and ensure quality and timely execution of tasks.

The role involves coaching, training, and ongoing improvement initiatives, with emphasis on safety, cGMP adherence, and collaboration across functions to meet production objectives.

Qualifications

• English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• IT literate.
• Able to work under pressure and support others within the team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience working in a GxP and Operational environment.
• Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required.
• Desirable: Experience as a Supervisor and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a small team, focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
• Leading operational activities such as pick & pack, receiving deliveries and following Production Orders.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment.
• Highlighting and proposing solutions to potential Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management.
• Supporting the department induction program.
• Supporting management in coaching, development and training.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Improving process efficiency and reducing downtime to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
• Undertaking any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.

Skills

English GCSE

Mathematics GCSE

IT literate

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

GxP experience

Ambient/cold-chain/-20°C environments

Supervisor experience

Biological/pharmaceutical materials

Education

English GCSE or equivalent

Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervising a small team, focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
• Leading operational activities such as pick & pack, receiving deliveries and following Production Orders.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment.
• Highlighting and proposing solutions to potential Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management.
• Supporting the department induction program.
• Supporting management in coaching, development and training.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Improving process efficiency and reducing downtime to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
• Undertaking any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.

Qualifications

• English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• IT literate.
• Able to work under pressure and support others within the team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience working in a GxP and Operational environment.
• Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required.
• Desirable: Experience as a Supervisor and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.

Desired Behaviours

• Demonstrates behaviours in line with the Thermo Fisher Core Competencies and 4i Values.
• Confirmed self-starter able to work well within a team as well as independently.
• Ability to collaborate and work within cross functional teams to deliver against critical project timelines in line with business need.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and numerical skills (verbal and written).
• Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to last‑minute changes whilst maintaining a positive and "can do" attitude.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift and carry. May be required to push/roll heavy loads, work from height, and work with semi-automated/automated machinery. These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related Manual handling assessment criteria and guidance. This position may include working with dry ice, liquid nitrogen, hazardous and infectious agents, as well as marked changes in temperature. A good level of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is required for packaging and labelling activities.

About the Company

CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time - a concept that we internally adopt as "There is a Patient Waiting." Our unique blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 4000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters!, Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us . As one team of 100,000+ 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.