Manufacturing Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Engineering or Science Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
  • Consistent track record of meeting production goals
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Outstanding leadership and team-building skills
  • Shown ability to lead and optimize production operations
  • Passion for achieving results in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams with varied strengths
  • Shown ability to follow policies, procedures, and instructions, and to meet project timelines consistently and independently
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP to support daily operations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English languages
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a problem-solving methodology to understand the root cause and implement solutions
  • Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, work at a computer station and on the manufacturing shop floor, and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to various elements, including strong odors, and adhere to GMP, safety standards, cleanroom protocols, and PPE requirements (e.g., 10 hr shift/nights)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe work environment, high level of safety awareness among associates, and implement 5S principles
  • Mentor and develop colleagues (approximately 30)
  • Listen, support, engage, and encourage suggestions and input to achieve excellent results
  • Optimize sequencing, setup, layout, and job execution to produce a quality product efficiently and achieve daily production targets
  • Ensure all manufacturing orders are followed through to completion with accuracy and variance review, adhering to engineering specifications
  • Track worker performance by performing regular Gemba walks and responding to problems immediately
  • Document standard work/SOPs and provide continuous feedback to team members to ensure adherence to procedures, continuous improvement, and alignment with objectives
  • Lead preventative maintenance program in the production area to ensure all PMs are completed on time
  • Ensure proper initial and cross-training is performed to a satisfactory standard, identify additional training needs, and complete all necessary training requirements
  • Monitor, review, and improve manufacturing and quality-related activities; drive corrective and preventative actions; focus team on standardized work practices
  • Maintain proper staffing levels of all roles on shift, scheduling and organizing work assignments within company policies and procedures
  • Performance Management: Annual Goal Setting & Reviews, Managing Disciplinary Actions

Skills

GMP
5S
Gemba walks
SOPs
Preventative Maintenance
Cross-training
Production Optimization
Quality Control
Team Leadership
Safety Standards
PPE

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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