Lead Operator, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

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

Job Description

Lead Operator, Manufacturing

Hours: 3:00PM-11:30PM

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and become part of a world-class team that is making a positive impact on a global scale. As the Lead Operator in our Manufacturing division, you will play a crucial role in enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide exceptional resources for our employees to achieve their career goals while developing innovative solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges, such as protecting the environment and finding cures for cancer.

Location: Middletown, VA

Responsibilities:

Drive continuous efficiency improvements through the effective use of metrics, 5S, and the PPI process

Recommend and implement changes in manufacturing procedures to improve product quality and production efficiency

Ensure adherence to the provided schedule and set up Work Centers in a timely and organized manner

Train and lead team members, ensuring tasks are performed with a high degree of care and attention

Advise production for manufacturing jobs to provide on-time delivery for customers

Drive safety and housekeeping initiatives, identifying and addressing safety hazards

Complete vital production paperwork and documentation

Troubleshoot machine issues, inspect components for damage and wear as well as be able to assemble and disassemble filling and packaging equipment

Requirements:

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing

Consistent record of multitasking, prioritizing, planning, and forecasting multiple projects

Ability to work in a team environment and influence others to achieve results

Self-motivated with a bias for action

Outstanding follow-up and social skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the global leader in serving science, with a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our team of over 100,000 colleagues is dedicated to accelerating research, solving complex scientific challenges, and supporting patients in need. We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and our company culture is built on integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement.

Apply today to be part of our ambitious and proven team: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us at 1-855-471-2255. We value diversity and are proud to be an EOE/AA employer.

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.