Manufacturing Team Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

Higher Grade in English, Math’s, and at least one Science subject (relevant work experience considered in lieu)
NPA Applied Science or similar science-based college qualification
IOSH Managing Safely, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) or above
Knowledge of cGMP and safety (OSHA) regulations
Experience working to a Quality Management System (QMS)
Experience in a similar industry, preferably in high throughput manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution operation
Proven management experience of a team of around 10 people
Ability to embrace a high-paced working environment and show passion for the industry
Driven to continuously improve and fully engage the team in improvement initiatives
Flexible to work a rotating shift pattern
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety standards, and cleanroom protocols (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair)
Comfortable working with PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs), loud noises, strong odors, and hazardous/toxic materials

Responsibilities

Oversee activities of a department on shift to ensure production employees are safe, produce to quality standards, meet schedules, and achieve equipment efficiency
Effectively communicate information on facility equipment condition and personnel performance to supervisors, managers, and colleagues
Provide suggestions for problem prevention and resolution to optimize cost-benefit ratio
Liaise extensively with supervisors, managers, and other departments (e.g., Planning, Quality, EHS, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Sciences) on safety, quality, and service matters
Interact with all Cell Culture employees and people at all organizational levels, including customers during site visits
Maintain a safe working environment with hazardous materials
Perform manufacturing floor-based duties predominantly, with some desk-related tasks, in environments with varying gowning requirements for graded and non-graded areas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GMPcGMPIOSH Managing SafelyLean Six SigmaQMSOSHATeam ManagementManufacturingSafety StandardsPPE

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Manufacturing Team Leader role?

Experience in a similar industry is preferable with proven experience in a high throughput manufacturing environment, warehouse, or distribution operation. Management experience of a team of around 10 people is required.

What education qualifications are needed for this position?

Higher Grade in English, Math’s and at least one Science subject is required, or relevant work experience. NPA Applied Science or similar science-based college qualification, IOSH Managing Safely, Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) or above, knowledge of cGMP and safety (OSHA) regulations, and experience with a Quality Management System (QMS) are also suitable.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site role at the Inchinnan site, predominantly manufacturing floor based with some desk-related duties, in an environment with gowning requirements and hazardous materials.

What is the team size and interaction like for this role?

You will manage a team of around 10 people and have contact with all Cell Culture employees as well as other functions. The role involves liaising extensively with supervisors, managers from all work streams, and at least five other operational departments like Planning, Quality, EHS, Operational excellence, and manufacturing sciences, plus interaction with customers during site visits.

What makes a strong candidate for the Manufacturing Team Leader position?

Candidates should embrace a high paced working environment, show passion for the industry, be driven to continuously improve, and fully engage the team in improvement initiatives.

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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