Senior Lead Operator, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), 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

What will you do?

• Assist in leading and encourage a team of manufacturing operators reporting to the area process leaders

• Ensure safe operation of the Solvents manufacturing area through the detailed use and upkeep of standard operating procedures, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, management of change and drive an outstanding safety culture.

• Drive Continuous Improvement within the area, with emphasis on Visual Management, 5S and Six Sigma LEAN initiatives. Implement standards, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve safety, quality, and operational performance.

• Work closely with QA, to develop a right first-time approach and complete investigations in line with Quality CAPA system.

• Jointly responsible for ensuring all daily operational targets are fulfilled to ensure team member and customers commitments are achieved. Champion and drive the culture of customer centricity.

• Jointly own and report team metrics, interrogate data to anticipate and react to performance trends and process variations.

• Be a conduit for communication to and from your team – verbal, written and via digital communication platforms. Lead Daily Tier Accountability and carried out use as a platform to drive success.

• Always perform your duties whilst acting in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Location/Division Specific Information

LCD Loughborough, Solvents – Bakewell Rd site

How will you make an impact?

To ensure the safe and efficient running of Solvents manufacturing operations department, whilst driving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) through the departments.

Experience/Skills and Abilities

Self-motivated with the capability to excel and inspire others to do the same.

Adhering to stringent production demands.

Committed to completing all assigned projects and tasks within established deadlines.

Capable of clear communication at all levels, both in writing and verbally.

Exhibit a positive demeanor consistently and serve as a role model leader.

Collaborate effectively within one’s own team and with colleagues from different business areas.

Skilled in posing questions and gathering answers and information to solve problems.

Expected to maintain a professional demeanor when managing staff, customers, and key stakeholders.

Proficient in the use of computers for daily tasks. (At least an intermediate level)

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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.