Position Summary:

Provides guidance and leads tactical day-to-day activities within the assigned work area to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. Responsible to conduct daily standard work; evaluates existing processes to maximize efficiencies, improve sustainability, and develop best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe work environment and a high level of safety awareness within the work area. Models excellent housekeeping practices through 5S implementation with appropriate audits.
• Organizes and prioritizes the work and flow of parts.
• Manages inventory levels and accuracy within the area; orders parts and materials as needed.
• Cell.
• Collects and maintains data and completes required reports. Responsible for the timely implementation of assigned countermeasures for all key business metrics.
• Backfills team member positions for employee vacations, absences, reassignments, etc.
• Assists in set-ups and changeover/ Tier meetings.
• Works closely with and builds positive relationships across a variety of departments and functions within the facility.
• Actively participates in performance management and development of Production Associates by providing input to Value Stream Manager.
• Listens, supports, engages and encourages employee suggestions and input to achieve excellent results. Mentors cell associates to improve their skill sets and overall effectiveness.
• Conducts training and cross- training to team members.
• Participates in fact-based analysis with VSM Team to create current state Value Stream map of the end-to-end Value Stream.
• Follows standard work and provides continuous feedback to team members to assure all are using standard work and are striving for continuous improvement and alignment with the Value Stream objectives.
• Facilitates daily cell metric reviews, responsible for continuous improvement activities including; auditing standard work, 5-S, and quality conformance.
• Provides guidance for the Cell to make certain that products are manufactured with the highest level of quality in a safe and timely manner that will meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Participates in Value Stream Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reviews. Responsible for overseeing the timely implementation of assigned countermeasures.
• Acts as a role model in innovating processes, with a positive mindset and a passion to achieve short- term and long-term goals.
• Supports Value Stream Manager and Supervisor in execution of assigned tasks and initiatives.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner, consistent with the Code of Ethics and the 4-I Values, and follows all ISO standards.
• Performs all job duties in a safe manner and obeys all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs all job duties consistent with the Code of Ethics and the 4-I Values.
• Performs all job duties within ISO standards, regulatory or statutory requirements. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, quality is inherent in all that we do, earning our Customers’ loyalty through their trust in our products and services. All employees are required to understand and adhere to site quality requirements, stemming from ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, and any other applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA CFR). Employees will undergo Quality training during onboarding and annually through our internal learning management system.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school education and 1-2 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Ability to perform or learn all tasks required. Understands processes, equipment and procedures for that area.
• Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
• Actively recognizes and promotes people as our core asset to the organization and models our 4-I Values.
• Clearly understands Company policies, rules and regulations that apply to the role.
• Has knowledge, training or experience in PPI-Lean enterprise, or, has strong capability to gain required knowledge. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Makes fact-based decisions and applies a mindset for Lean Management, gaining Value Stream efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset and desire to improve all aspects of the Value Stream.
• Working knowledge of other business functions (Materials, Financial, Sales, Engineering and Human Resources) is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to travel as required, <10% of the time.
• Working conditions require the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and work at a computer station and on manufacturing shop floor.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs; occasionally lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• High school education and 1-2 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Successful completion of Work Keys assessments identified for this position.
• Ability to perform or learn all tasks required. Understands processes, equipment and procedures for that area.

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