Sr. Manufacturing Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Production Supervisor for their Manufacturing & Distribution team in Greenville, NC. This role oversees manufacturing activities, ensures compliance with safety and GMP standards, and fosters a disciplined workforce to meet production goals. Ideal candidates will have substantial leadership experience and a strong focus on development and process improvement. Join a company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, or supply chain.
• Must possess advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and coach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing activities and ensure product quality.
• Use Practical Process Improvement (PPI) tools to enhance efficiency.
• Resolve conflicts and manage team dynamics effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/days

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Standing for full shift

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information:

Now is an exciting time to join our Nashville Manufacturing & Distribution team, a team dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the products they need to achieve their scientific goals – quickly, reliably, and safely. If you believe in working the right way for the right reason join our growing team today!

Shift time will be 6AM – 4:30PM Monday – Thursday, OT on Friday

How Will You Make an Impact?:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the organization and coordination of manufacturing activities and the supervision of employees on day shift to manufacture and distribute product for the pharmaceutical industry on time with high quality standards in an extremely regulated environment. The Supervisor will manage conflict effectively to resolve issues effectively, use Practical Process Improvement (PPI) tools to reduce waste and improve operational efficiencies, product quality and regulatory compliance, and use Project Management tools to implement plans to increase efficiency and decrease waste.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop direct reports by providing exciting tasks and assignments and optimally using the PMD (Performance Management Development process) and regular one on one meetings. Provide developmental feedback, conduct employee coaching and counseling for attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Direct employees work by supervising and assigning responsibilities for tasks and distributing the work load to ensure timeliness of product and schedule completion. Set clear objectives and provide feedback.
• Supervise the production process to ensure compliance to all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory requirements
• Build and develop a disciplined workforce that adheres to all procedures and Work Instruction Documents
• Improve the production processes by applying the tools outline in PPI (Practical Process Improvement)
• Create and maintain a safe work environment by engaging the associates in reporting potential safety hazards, support of the EH&S guidelines and continual emphasis on safe work habits and working conditions. Investigate safety problems, develop corrective actions with EH&S and implement and communicate changes.
• Investigate production problems and failures. Identify possible causes and coordinate with appropriate functional areas in finding solutions.
• Promote production effectiveness by communicating and cooperating with other departments and shifts to maintain or improve quantity or quality of production
• In addition, other duties may be assigned as the business need warrants

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, supply chain or related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must possess advanced verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence, advanced problem solving skills, and analytical capability
• Ability to accurately follow complex procedures
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate and coach
• Ability to challenge the status quo, show self-motivation, proven time management, and ability to delegate
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Detail oriented

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Specific gowning is required including gloves, cleanroom shoes/coverings, hair & beard net and face cover, safety glasses with no makeup / jewelry, artificial or painted nails, and the like
• The Clean room is controlled at greater than 30% humidity with a temperature between 60º and 70º
• The Clean room has some ambient noise
• Ability to use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and understand chemical hygiene including labels and SDS (Safety Data Sheets), common chemicals are disinfecting, solvents and IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol 70% and 99%)

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits

• Benefits & Total Rewards | Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com