• Supervisor, Packaging - Evening Shift

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Indianapolis, IN)


    Work Schedule

    10 hr shift/nights

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

    Job Description

    Lead all aspects of primary and secondary packaging for clinical products, with hands-on coaching and mentoring.

    Responsibilities

    Coordinate 20-25 employees working on multiple production lines in a clinical pharmaceutical manufacturing/packaging environment.

     

    Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility.

     

    Lead: Coach and mentor employees, act professionally, and possess strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.

     

    Be the go-to expert for each process within your area. Communicate confidently with all collaborators.

     

    Drive: Innovate and proactively identify problems/improvement opportunities. Implement solutions to solve problems and eliminate reoccurrences.

     

    Lead: Measure team, individual, and process performance. Set goals and hold team, individuals, and self-accountable.

     

    Develop: Champion employees' education and personal development. Provide growth opportunities and motivate the workforce.

     

    Conduct activities safely and efficiently, adhering to company vision and principles.

     

    **Work Hours:** 2:45pm – 1:20am 10hr/4 day – Monday thru Thursday. 10% shift pay differential

     

    How will you get here?

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Engineering, or a scientific field from an accredited college or university.

     

    Applicants with 6+ years of relevant experience, including 3 years in pharmaceutical packaging, may be preferred.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

     

    Strong leadership and role model capabilities.

     

    Excellent written and verbal communication.

     

    Good judgment and decision-making skills.

     

    Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

     

    Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.

     

    Experience in all aspects of the packaging process.

     

    Implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

     

    3+ years of supervisory experience desired.

     

    Clinical or pharmaceutical packaging experience preferred.

     

    Experience leading teams of more than 10 employees.

     

    Preferred certifications: Lean or Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), Project Management (PMP).

    Physical Requirements

    Ability to stand, walk, lift 50 pounds, bend, squat, reach, and perform repetitive actions.

     

    Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

     

    Must meet applicable visual acuity/color blindness standards for inspection of pharmaceutical products in a cGMP environment.

     

    Able to work in varying temperature environments.

     

    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.