Manager, Operations
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/daysEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Excellent Benefits Package
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Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401K Company Match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discount Program
Recognition Program
Charitable Gift Matching
Company Paid Parental Leave
Career Advancement Opportunities
Location/Division Specific Information
Greenville, NC
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.
12 hour rotating night shift (2/2/3 schedule) 6PM - 6AM
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair, etc. allowed, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
How you will make an impact
You will ensure personnel is trained accurately.
What you will do
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Sterile manufacturing and filling lines. Tasks include maintaining compliance status of the area, establishing and maintaining schedules, and providing ethical oversight to ongoing operations and troubleshooting.
- Lead filling operations by directing the production activities daily. Ensure scheduled activities are performed as planned.
- Ensure GMP compliance and meet requirements of Thermo Fisher quality systems.
- Monitor production efficiencies and take action to lower variable standard costs.
- Lead team admin duties: plan, describe jobs, review performance, hire, reward, discipline, guide development, foster collaboration, assign responsibilities.
- Prepare expense and headcount budgets. Ensure budget targets are met while providing production operations with adequate resources to meet customer demands.
- Support the company’s safety program to improve safety awareness and provide a safe work environment.
- Follow all job-related safety and other training requirements.
- Possess technical and operational knowledge of aseptic processing operations, demanding the ability to balance multiple ongoing activities and prioritize tasks. Interact with customers in the commercial operation of the described lines and handle customer and regulatory interactions effectively.
How will you get here?
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or related science is preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years of operations experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Technical and operational knowledge in pharmaceutical or medical devices environment, preferable.
- Attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Able to identify and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce cost and increase efficiencies in the operations.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
- Effective and strategic verbal/written communication skills at all levels.
- High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers; including tact to handle critical matters.
- Ability to motivate, energize, and retain key staff through direct interactions with supervisors and staff.
- Ability to handle and lead technical staff to achieve goals, evaluate, and resolve complex technical problems.
- Ability to delegate tasks to a group of people.