About this Process Co-ordinator role at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)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, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)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 AVI and Pack 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:
• 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
• Previous experience in Automatic Visual Inspection and/or Packaging is highly desirable
• IOSH Managing Safely certification is 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