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 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
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