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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Various outside weather conditions

Job Description

Lead a top team in Fair Lawn, NJ, USA, for our global Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD).

You will spearhead LCD’s packaging engineering function across our global division. You will be accountable for upholding our packaging philosophy, strictly driven by Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SDQC). This includes specifying packaging materials, ensuring safe packaging, testing to meet regulatory and quality standards, and conducting cost and design reviews with suppliers.

Your role will involve providing matrix leadership and site support to our safety, procurement, operational, and process technical teams. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams and analyze packaging performance indicators to identify trends and improve the customer experience.

A day in the Life:

+ Champion the divisional packaging engineering function; develop site teams' capabilities and manage the packaging engineering team's day-to-day workload.

+ Ensure accurate packaging specifications, bills-of-materials, and instructions to guarantee appropriate packaging and procurement of components.

+ Assist operational teams in resolving packaging-related issues and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

+ Support the development of package design and specifications for new products and extensions.

+ Investigate customer complaints about package performance, and implement corrective measures to ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Develop a packaging roadmap to drive improvements in performance, efficiency, and customer experience.

+ Collaborate with Customer Service and Global Chemicals Account Managers on packaging inquiries as needed.

+ Support strategic packaging investment projects and stay ahead of industry standards, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

+ Report monthly and review with site teams and agencies.

+ Perform duties in accordance with our Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

Keys to Success:

Education

+ Bachelor of Science in Packaging Science or equivalent experience (or an Engineering background with packaging experience)

Experience

+ Proven packaging experience with UN Packaging/Hazmat requirements

+ Knowledge of packaging test methods and equipment

+ Familiarity with statistics and/or reliability engineering

+ Matrix management experience

+ Experience at a chemical site preferred

+ 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse partners

+ Ability to lead multi-functional global teams collaboratively

+ Self-motivated, proactive, and hard-working

+ Strategic problem solver with expertise in enhancing long-term process safety

+ Leadership skills to influence and motivate others effectively

+ Effective oral and written communication skills for presenting complex topics concisely

+ Ability to make informed decisions based on data and risk assessment

+ Proficiency in Power BI, Databases, Outlook, and Excel

+ Strong attention to detail and knowledge of Code of Federal Laws 49

+ Background in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

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.