Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

Marietta Manufacturing site is in the Laboratory Equipment Division, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and universities.

Discover Impactful Work:

Direct a team of colleagues to ensure day to day achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Efficiency goals. Drive the implementation of PPI-Lean Enterprise and apply PPI Problem Solving methodology to improve all processes by eliminating waste. Participate in fact-based analysis with the Value Stream team to build current state Value Stream map of the end-to-end Value Stream. Manage projects to a future state Value Stream map that uses Lean techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes.

A day in the Life:

• Lead day-to-day activities within the Value Stream to ensure swift and accurate completion of customer orders.

• Provide leadership direction to colleagues; provide the training and mentorship vital to enable colleagues to improve their own abilities and skill levels.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate staffing levels, scheduling and prioritizing work assignments.

• Maintain colleague files in the areas of attendance, utilization, training, and quality. Provide regular reviews and counseling where required.

• Ensure the department performs all duties according to company policies and practices within guidelines of ISO standards, quality, and safety.

• Ensure that a safe work environment and a high level of safety awareness among colleagues is always present. Maintain excellent housekeeping practices through 5S implementation with appropriate audits.

• Engage and implement initiatives that support team goals and improvements in work supporting continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing.

• Communicate effectively within cell or with other departments to relay key information. Open to and ask for suggestions of others regarding production issues and goals.

• Train and mentor new employees or transitioning workers in the area.

Keys to Success

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Five years working in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a supervisory, non-supervisory, or project lead role.

• Technical proficiency and knowledge of continuous process improvement techniques in a Lean manufacturing environment.

• Proficient with MS Office suite.

• Proven organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Standing, bending, reaching and handling bulky parts is common to the job. Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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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.