Team Leader

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 120 hours + holidays

Parental leave

ESPP

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations to guide a high-performing team and ensure safety, quality, and production efficiency. You will coordinate shift activities to meet schedules and drive improvements across processes.

Working with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance, you will implement continuous improvement initiatives, coach staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's with 2+ years in pharma/biotech/regulatory field
• Experience in regulated environments and GMP/ISO standards
• Leadership experience in manufacturing teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing manufacturing team across shifts
• Coordinate department activities to meet schedules and equipment efficiency
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and support functions
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safety and quality excellence
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and training; manage costs

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

cGMP/ISO knowledge

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Communication

Shifts rotation

PPE/cleanroom readiness

Education

Advanced Degree

Bachelor's + 2 years

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, 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 Leader in Manufacturing Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will guide and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and production efficiency. You will coordinate department activities across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency requirements while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards. This role combines leadership with strategic operational oversight to deliver important products that help our customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and cultivate a culture of safety and quality excellence. You will manage daily production activities, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and training, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal cost-benefit ratios.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field
• IOSH Managing Safely certification advantageous
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher) beneficial
• Leadership experience managing teams of 5-15 people
• 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)
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, 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

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $29.74–$39.66.

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.