Team Lead, Automated Visual Inspection (12-hour days) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent (associate's degree or higher preferred)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with a quality-driven background
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other GMP environment desired
  • Prior experience in a leadership role strongly preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter, forward thinker, strong thought process, and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and guide team through challenges
  • Strong networking, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly with departmental schedules, including overtime, holidays, and all shifts
  • Proficient in Word and Excel (SAP knowledge/experience a plus; Minitab or JMP statistical software knowledge a plus)
  • Eyesight of 20/20 (corrected) and not colorblind
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. without assistance; manipulate medium weights of 25-50 pounds; occasionally push/pull 50-100+ pounds
  • Full range of motion in upper and lower extremities; capacity for prolonged standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing
  • Adherence to GMP safety standards; tolerance for fluctuating temperatures (hot/cold), loud noises, rapid flashing lights, and PPE requirements (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts (6a-6p) on a 2-2-3 rotation

Responsibilities

  • Set clear goals, articulate the team's vision, and provide instructions to keep the team focused
  • Develop strategies, establish timelines, and lead day-to-day operations to ensure objectives are met efficiently
  • Assign tasks to team members and oversee their progress to enhance individual and collective potential
  • Inspire and motivate team members, create a positive atmosphere, and offer support and rewards to encourage high performance
  • Act as a liaison between the team and higher management, facilitate clear communication, and relay instructions and feedback
  • Track the team's progress towards goals and identify challenges or risks to address them proactively
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to team members to enhance their skills, confidence, and capabilities
  • Mediate conflicts within the team and cultivate an environment of trust, respect, and mutual support

Skills

GMP
Visual Inspection
Team Leadership
Task Delegation
Conflict Resolution
Training
Coaching
Performance Monitoring
Communication

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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