Job Description

When you\xe2\x80\x99re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you\xe2\x80\x99ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world. The Value Stream Manager will deliver manufacturing targets through the effective management, development and coaching of a multifunctional team. Located at our Frederick, MD location, Monday-Friday working varied hours with both 1st and 2nd shift employees. The position requires the successful candidate to continuously improve manufacturing processes, team engagement and staff involvement. The successful candidate should strive to be viewed as a role model in terms of their behaviors and interactions not only within their team but across the whole operation. Thermo Fisher is a very forward-thinking company and as such this role requires an individual who embraces change and is able to effectively lead their team through challenging change initiatives. A strong customer focus is essential, and a key objective of this role will be to enhance service levels and overall customer experience while maintaining an efficient and safe manufacturing environment. What will you do?

• Lead a work stream within the manufacturing team of approximately 20 employees ensuring both individual and team\xe2\x80\x99s annual goals are delivered.
• Deputize for senior manufacturing manager and be an SME for the work stream handling customer audits/ visits etc. when required.
• Support other work streams within manufacturing where required and help to develop the optimum solution that is best for manufacturing overall.
• Effectively develop team members using situational leadership and performance management tools to ensure employees\xe2\x80\x99 potential is achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across the stream delivering productivity in a safe and effective manner while maintaining product quality.
• Improve overall customer experience through improved service levels, effective 5S execution and adherence to the ISO13485:2016 standard.

Who we are looking for:

Key Skills required for this specific Role

• Ability to communicate openly, honestly and effectively with subordinates\xe2\x80\x99, peers, managers and senior leaders.
• Must be able to inspire and energize those around them with an optimistic positive approach to change.
• Driven to build customer allegiance through analyzing the needs of both internal and external customers and by identifying and acting on customer improvement opportunities.
• Able to get the best out of employees through effective coaching and performance management.
• An inquisitive nature with a passion for the manufacturing industry and where there is an opportunity, the confidence to challenge current processes or thoughts.
• Levelheaded approach to a challenging, ever-changing environment where priorities routinely change and demands can require quick thinking and on the spot problem solving.
• Practices self-development and champion\xe2\x80\x99s employee development and growth. Can create a strong coherent vision for their team and understands the gaps and how the correct targeted approach will fill these
• Embraces the sites continuous improvement tools to improve processes and solve problems. The manufacturing manager should be able to understand and communicate the impact of this continuous improvement on customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Shows passion, commitment, has strong results focus and an understanding of Thermo Fishers strategy and how this cascades through to the shop floor.
• Must be able to consider multiple options when making decisions and incorporates contingency planning and data analysis to the decision-making process.
• The successful candidate will be supporting a 3-shift operation and will need to be able to flex start/end times to interact with their team.
• Drives and implements opportunities for continuous improvement, using Lean and Six Sigma principles.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a science or engineering discipline with documented experience in successfully leading a medium sized team OR 5+ years of MFG/leadership experience.
• Experience working within a medical device manufacturing environment or cGMP. Manufacturing environment would be desirable but not essential.
• Scientific background required
• Previous experience of leading and delivering projects is essential
• Previous experience of leading a team effectively through significant change is essential

About us:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000+ colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. With Thermo Fisher Scientific, it\xe2\x80\x99s not just a career. It\xe2\x80\x99s a chance to realize your best \xe2\x80\x93 professionally and personally. Apply today! Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 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.

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