Supervisor Kitting Operations

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Standing for full shift

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Title: Supervisor Kitting Operations

Location: 10085 International Blvd, West Chester Township, OH

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)

Discover Impactful Work:

We’re seeking a Supervisor, Kit Production to lead and develop a high-performing kit production team committed to excellence in quality, safety, and efficiency. In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments to set production priorities, implement strategic plans, and continuously enhance processes through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. You’ll ensure production schedules are executed with precision, maintain and improve SOPs and work instructions, monitor key performance metrics, and drive corrective actions to optimize outcomes. Through proactive staffing, training, and performance management, you’ll build a skilled, motivated team that meets Thermo Fisher Scientific’s operational and regulatory standards while achieving ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure flawless execution of production schedules and adherence to quality standards.
• Advise the daily work to ensure schedule completion while leading utilization and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine manufacturing priorities and successfully implement production plans.
• Maintain a quality system by following SOP's and work instructions and updating as needed.
• Promote Practical Process Improvement (PPI) to achieve cost savings goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining SOP’s for department and ensure that all policies and procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.
• Supervise production metrics and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing area.
• Train and develop team members to enhance their skills and competencies.
• Ensure employees follow company policies and performance managers when vital.
• Maintain the staffing plan and develop a highly productive and efficient team.

Keys to Success

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years).
• 1+ year of leadership responsibility

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training

and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the

requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations is required.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to empower and inspire a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply problem-solving methodology to understand root causes and implement solutions.

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Work is performed in a production or office environment with exposure to electrical equipment.

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