Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Job Description Job Title:? Team Leader, Operations? Reports To:? Packaging or Despatch or Inventory or Cold Chain Manager, Operations ? Group/Division: Thermo Fisher Scientific/BioServices Division ? ? Job Track: Management ? Position Location:?? Horsham, West Sussex ? Number of Direct Reports:? <20 ? When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do rewarding work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 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. Position Summary : Manage, mentor and develop, within any of the following ambient and cold chain operational areas as identified in the Role of the Manager: - Packaging? - Inventory? - Despatch? Responsibilities: - Activities to be carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures? - Maintain good housekeeping and promote a safe working environment? - Highlight and address potential Health and Safety, Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management? - Maintain compliance through training and proficiency programmes - Focus on internal customers (Quality, Engineering, Business Planning, HR, IT, Facilities) and external customers (Clients, Regulatory Bodies, Contractors, Suppliers) priorities?? - Support internal Trackwise Investigations, by initiating and completion of investigations - Support department induction program - Lead a team focused on job and schedule accomplishment? - Manage department coaching, development and training? - Demonstrate Role Model Leadership competencies? - Allocation and optimization of resource? - Understanding of capacity and process demand and alignment against schedule? - Maintain and improve process efficiencies to achieve business objectives? - Understand, support and coach team in applying PPI/Lean tools for process improvement? - Initiate and manage small teams to work on initiatives? - Develop, maintain, trend and report Key Performance Indicators? - Authority to sign off time sheets, raise Purchase Orders and administration of absence management? - Undertake any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by your Line Manager? Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: - PC Literate? - Good numeracy and literacy skills? - Strong communication skills (verbal & written)? - Good standard of English (verbal & written)? - Good attention to detail? Although not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous :? - Worked within a GMP environment? - Worked within an operational environment? - 5 x GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification (including English and Mathematics)? - Competent in use of electronic and automated equipment? - Management experience? At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.