Production Laboratory Shift Lead

2 weeks ago


East Grinstead, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

Business Job Title: Lead Formulation Technician

Job Profile Title: Production Laboratory Shift Lead

Direct Report To Manufacturing Manager

Group/ Division: Microbiology

Career Band: 4

Career Track: Associate

Position Location: East Grinstead MBD

Number of Direct Reports:
**Background**:
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging 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.

The Microbiology Division East Grinstead site is the sole manufacturer of SensititreTM AST plates. These are 96 well microtitre plates containing dried antimicrobial agents in various dilutions; used for identification and susceptibility testing of clinical bacterial isolates. Results may be read manually or automatically using the associated SensititreTM instrumentation range.

In this role you will be the first point of contact for the Production Laboratory team; providing first line management, direction, and leadership to the team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Frontline leadership of the Production Laboratory team with a professional approach and role model leadership in all situations - this will include conducting performance discussions and assessments, and other employee relations activities.
- Role-model the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4I Values, leading by example with a safety-first approach, and constantly challenge to improve our processes with continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and supervise day-to-day manufacturing and resource planning in the department to ensure demand is met.
- Set daily direction for your departments by effectively leading tiered meetings, whilst personally owning the Tier 1 (department) review
- Support the troubleshooting of issues in a calm and professional manner and provide clear, concise, and appropriate feedback to the business.
- Perform intermediate and finished product batch record review prior to production release, ensuring production and quality Right First Time are maintained
- IN (incident) raising and investigation in SAP and QN related investigation and reports.
- Plan the onboarding and ongoing training of new starters. Undertake the upskilling of all team members to optimise team efficiency and drive engagement.
- Monitor and ensure replacement of Production Laboratory raw materials, including consumables
- Deputise for manufacturing management when required to ensure output and performance. Be accountable for production quality output on-time and in-full.
- Utilise computer software to process information - SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, and custom programs
- Conduct return-to-work and absence review meetings.
- Further duties and responsibilities as required by the business and within the capabilities of the post holder.

**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications**:

- Experienced leader of people within a production/operations environment
- Good collaboration and communication skills; with the ability to lead, train and support others
- Drive for Results - High level of technical and leadership skills and the ability to train/coach others.
- Decision Quality - Attention to detail and a systematic approach.
- Role Model Leader - Hands on approach and flexible attitude to daily work/responsibilities, ability to lead by example
- A calm approach and ability to act decisively when responding to production critical troubleshooting
- Proactive approach, with a desire to coach and lead others to meet scheduled targets and deadlines in a fast-paced technical environment

This role is offered in a one in three weekend rotating shift pattern. Average 38 hours per week inside the Production Laboratory department operating between 07:00am to 16:30.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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