Manufacturing Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Millersburg (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a key member of the team, you will lead and develop a disciplined workforce, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while improving production processes. Your leadership will drive efficiency and innovation, making a real impact in the industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports customer needs and enhances community well-being. If you are passionate about leadership and continuous improvement, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience and 1 year leading a team required.
• Continuous Improvement Certification (e.g., Six Sigma) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and improve production efficiency.
• Supervise team orientation and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Third Shift (Nights)

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.)

Job Description

3rd Shift Hours: Sunday - Friday morning 10pm - 6:30am

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have a real impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Responsibilities:

• Process Management by simplifying complex processes; getting more out of fewer resources; understanding how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow
• Facilitate customer audits, form control and onboarding tasks
• Develop direct reports by providing challenging tasks and assignments; provide developmental feedback
• Direct others through establishing direction; distribute workload; clear communication
• Managing & Measuring work by tracking and assigning responsibilities for tasks; set clear objectives and provide feedback
• Supervise the orientation process and ensure compliance to all safety, GMP, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop direct reports by effectively using the PMD (Performance Management Discussion) process and offer clear and constructive feedback
• Direct the daily work load to ensure schedule completion while managing utilization and efficiency
• Build and develop a disciplined workforce that adheres to all procedures and Work Instruction Documents
• Improve the production processes by utilizing the tools outline in PPI (Particle Process Improvement)

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• 2+ years of applicable industry experience required
• 1 year experience leading a team in a professional work environment required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge, Microsoft Office (Word, PP, Excel)
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced problem solving
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate and coach
• Analytical capability
• Ability to identify waste and improve processes
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Time management
• Ability to delegate
• Ability to influence
• Previous experience working with training and onboarding
• Continuous Improvement Certification a plus (i.e. Six Sigma)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 140,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.