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:
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Activities to be carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures
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Maintain good housekeeping and promote a safe working environment
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Highlight and address potential Health and Safety, Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management
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Maintain compliance through training and proficiency programmes
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Focus on internal customers (Quality, Engineering, Business Planning, HR, IT, Facilities) and external customers (Clients, Regulatory Bodies, Contractors, Suppliers) priorities
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Support internal Trackwise Investigations, by initiating and completion of investigations
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Support department induction program
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Lead a team focused on job and schedule accomplishment
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Manage department coaching, development and training
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Demonstrate Role Model Leadership competencies
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Allocation and optimization of resource
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Understanding of capacity and process demand and alignment against schedule
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Maintain and improve process efficiencies to achieve business objectives
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Understand, support and coach team in applying PPI/Lean tools for process improvement
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Initiate and manage small teams to work on initiatives
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Develop, maintain, trend and report Key Performance Indicators
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Authority to sign off time sheets, raise Purchase Orders and administration of absence management
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Undertake any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by your Line Manager
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
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PC Literate
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Good numeracy and literacy skills
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Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
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Good standard of English (verbal & written)
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Good attention to detail
Although not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:
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Worked within a GMP environment
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Worked within an operational environment
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5 x GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification (including English and Mathematics)
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Competent in use of electronic and automated equipment
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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.
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.