Operations Supervisor
Job Summary
Work Schedule
7 1/2 hr shiftEnvironmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards 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
The Role:
When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific you will do ambitious work and be part of a team that values performance quality and innovation. As a member of a successful growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. As part of our global team what you do contributes directly to our Mission:- enabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer alongside receiving strong support for your own career growth.
Fisher Clinical Services part of Thermo Fisher Scientific has an unwavering commitment to service science and process engineering Fisher Clinical Services is powered by people with an exceptional commitment to quality deeply instilled ethics of personal responsibility and unrivalled expertise. We are exclusively focused on serving the packaging and distribution requirements of clinical trials across the world. Whether planning packaging labelling storing or distributing the important supplies needed to perform clinical research for more than 27 years Fisher Clinical Services has been committed to delivering the highest possible value while ensuring adherence to the highest level of quality performance reliability and sustainability standards.
How will you make an impact
Position Summary & Key Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for leading and coordinating activities across Operations within regulated ambient cold-chain and frozen environments. The Team Leader ensures safe compliant and efficient delivery of customer demand through effective people leadership resource planning performance management and continuous improvement while acting as a role model leader aligned to Thermo Fisher Scientific values.
Lead coach and develop operational teams to achieve safety quality delivery and cost objectives.
Plan schedule and allocate resources to meet customer demand and operational targets ensuring on-time and in-full delivery and efficient handover between shifts.
Maintain accountability for daily operational performance output quality and adherence to schedule.
Drive a safety-first culture by identifying escalating and assisting in the investigation of EHS risks incidents and near misses.
Ensure compliance with cGMP safety & quality regulations and Standard Operations Procedures
Support a culture of Continuous Improvement by utilising the PPI Lean Process
Raise and complete Quality Records on the Quality Management System assisting with investigations and the identification of Corrective and Preventative Actions.
Develop maintain trend and report departmental KPIs and support tier board reviews.
Lead performance discussions assessments and employee relations activities including absence management.
Support onboarding induction training competency management and upskilling of team members.
Support internal client and regulatory audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Quality Engineering Planning HR IT Facilities suppliers and contractors.
Authorise purchase orders and support operational cost control where required.
Deputise for Operations Management when required and provide operational troubleshooting and decision-making support.
Maintain good housekeeping standards and promote a safe working environment.
Undertake any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.
Minimum Experience Knowledge & Skills:
Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within an operational environment (manufacturing packaging warehouse or similar)
Experience working in GMP GxP or heavily regulated environments
Strong people leadership organisational and problem-solving skills
IT literate including experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Competent in the use of electronic and automated equipment
Ability to work in ambient cold-chain and -20C environments as
Desirable Experience:
Degree-level education or equivalent operational experience
Experience with PPI Lean or continuous improvement frameworks
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and client audits
Background in batch manufacturing packaging inventory management or high-throughput operations
How will you get here
- Demonstrated leadership behaviours aligned to Thermo Fisher Scientific Core & Leadership Competencies and 4i Values
- Proven ability to lead motivate and develop teams in fast-paced regulated operational environments
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the business
- Self-motivated adaptable and resilient with the ability to prioritise and deliver under tight deadlines
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and change leadership
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive collaborative and high-performance workplace
- Appreciation and respect for diversity cultures and professional workplace standards
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond to last-minute changes while maintaining a positive and can do attitude.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Frequently required to type sit stand walk lift and carry. May be required to push/roll heavy loads work from height and work with semi-automated/automated machinery. These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related manual handling assessment criteria and guidance.
This position may include working with dry ice liquid nitrogen hazardous and infectious agents as well as marked
changes in temperature.
This position requires a standard shift pattern and the working hours are Monday-Friday from 2.00pm-10.15pm.
Note: This job description outlines the roles primary responsibilities and expectations but is not an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve based on business needs.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100000 colleagues we share a common set of values - Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research solve complex scientific challenges drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific where diverse experiences backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination based on any protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
Manager
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