• Production Supervisor

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Stafford Springs, CT)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

    Job Description

    Are you ready for an outstanding chance to create a significant impact in the manufacturing world? At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are searching for a dedicated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Production Supervisor in Stafford. This role will allow you to excel in an encouraging environment where your contributions truly matter!

     

    The Contribution You’ll Bring to this Role

     

    The person hired as Production Supervisor will lead 1st shift manufacturing operations. They are responsible for ensuring safety, quality, service, efficiency, and employee engagement. This role supports growing supervisory coverage for 24/7 shifts, including weekends. Here, you will make an impact by:

     

    + Ensuring a safe working environment through modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, leading crew meetings, and applying accurate work methods, procedures, and equipment.

    + Providing supervision to production and warehouse hourly employees and ensuring accuracy in production reporting and time reporting for payroll.

    + Working and communicating cross-functionally with site support teams (EHS, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Production Planning) to meet production schedules and implement improvements.

    + Handling shift administrative activities such as training, time/absence reporting, attendance control, vacation planning, overtime, training, etc.

    + Planning daily work schedules, prioritizing, allocating work assignments, and monitoring production processes to meet specific daily production requirements for customer deliveries.

    + Encouraging and implementing continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, quality, and spending.

     

    Your Skills and Expertise

    To position you for success in this role right from day one, Thermo Fisher requires candidates to have the following qualifications:

    Minimum Education required: HS Diploma/GED

     

    Bachelor's degree or higher education preferred

     

    One year of experience in a manufacturing setting within private, public, government, or military sectors

     

    One year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role

    Further qualifications that can support your achievement even more in this role consist of:

    + Expertise equivalent to that which would be acquired in a bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering field (preferred)

    + Extensive leadership background in a manufacturing environment

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software Tools

    + Experience in medical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing (cGMP, ISO 13485)

    + Ability to drive and inspire change and lead cross-functional teams

    + Training and/or experience with SixSigma and Lean Manufacturing

    + Experience working with hazardous materials

    + Experience leading cross-functional teams

    Work Location

    + ONSITE

     

    Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

     

    Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

     

    Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

     

    Supporting Your Well-being

     

    Thermo Fisher offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Thermo Fisher regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $79,100.00–$118,700.00.

     

    This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

     

    + A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

    + Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

    + At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

    + Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

    + Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

     

    For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

     

    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.