Team Leader, Operations

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Location/Division Specific Information:Our Hillsboro site produces world-class electron microscopes used by scientists and engineers to drive innovation around the globe. This role works collaboratively to produce high-quality components used in the world's finest microscopes operated by scientists like Nobel prize winners and researchers who imaged the COVID-19 virus. The 2nd Shift Team Lead of Manufacturing is responsible for leading a team of hourly colleagues within a test and assembly manufacturing environment. The primary responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of departmental goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Employee Development. Additional duties include maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to established parameters and specifications. This position collaborates with the entire manufacturing team.

Apply now to join a growing company with the opportunity to excel in your career as well as earn incentive bonuses and career development training.

What will you do?

• Employee Development

• Individual development plans

• Provide coaching and training to team

• Conducting performance evaluations

• Give and receive employee feedback

• Staffing

• Time-card administration and over-time management

• PTO and overall attendance tracking

• Workload Management

• Plan and track daily and weekly production metrics to monitor work in progress

• Facilitate regular team meetings to give and receive updates on workload

• Resolve production problems in real time

• Oversee & drive 6S program in areas of ownership

• First line of response for manufacturing team when they face problems

• Report out results and barriers to execution to upper management

How will you get here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of education or equivalent experience that demonstrates required skills
• Military Technical Training in lieu of a technical degree may also be considered

Preferred Experience

• Experience with low volume, highly complex manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability in successfully leading a team of colleagues
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience working in the field of electronics and proficiency in ultra high vacuum strongly preferred
• Experience in lean manufacturing, 6S and continuous improvement a plus
• Experience with Windows-based and MS Office programs required(Word, Excel, Outlook and Access)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to sit or stand in a cleanroom for an 8 hour shift
• Ability to use multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, etc.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing, equipment repair, high voltage, and ultra high vacuum
• Ability to read work instructions and schematic drawings while performing basic troubleshooting of tools down to the component and software level
• Ability to analyze and address problems independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to support projects, perform training and work efficiently as part of cohesive teams
• Self-motivated, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in learning new skills
• Demonstrated skills in developing team members to their best potential.
• Comfortable operating in a cleanroom environment using appropriate PPE
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, successful in partnering with colleagues of differing cultural, language and educational backgrounds

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, accident and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and volunteer time off 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

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.