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Team Lead, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher, Madison, WI, United States


Job Title

Lead a team of manufacturing professionals in a quality-focused environment.
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.
Location: This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.
Work Schedule: First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions: Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Requirements:
Advanced Degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing experience
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field
2+ years of leadership experience preferred
Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and safety regulations
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in clean room environment and wear required PPE
Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, pushing/pulling equipment
May need work rotating shifts including nights/weekends as needed
Experience with quality systems and documentation control
Multilingual skills beneficial for global collaboration
Ability to handle complex technical and personnel issues independently
Experience with production planning and resource management
Strong project management and organizational skills
Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance