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Team Leader Supply Chain Operations

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Team Leader Supply Chain Operations

Reigate, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degrees, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader, Operations

Reports To: Packaging or Despatch or Inventory or Cold Chain Manager, Operations

Group/Division: Thermo Fisher Scientific/BioServices Division

Job Track: Management

Position Location: Horsham, West Sussex

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When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do rewarding work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

Manage, mentor and develop, within any of the following ambient and cold chain operational areas as identified in the Role of the Manager:

  • Packaging


  • Inventory


  • Despatch

Responsibilities:

  • Activities to be carried out in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company policies and procedures


  • Maintain good housekeeping and promote a safe working environment


  • Highlight and address potential Health and Safety, Quality risks, near misses and accidents to Line Management


  • Maintain compliance through training and proficiency programmes


  • Focus on internal customers (Quality, Engineering, Business Planning, HR, IT, Facilities) and external customers (Clients, Regulatory Bodies, Contractors, Suppliers) priorities


  • Support internal Trackwise Investigations, by initiating and completion of investigations


  • Support department induction program


  • Lead a team focused on job and schedule accomplishment


  • Manage department coaching, development and training


  • Demonstrate Role Model Leadership competencies


  • Allocation and optimization of resource


  • Understanding of capacity and process demand and alignment against schedule


  • Maintain and improve process efficiencies to achieve business objectives


  • Understand, support and coach team in applying PPI/Lean tools for process improvement


  • Initiate and manage small teams to work on initiatives


  • Develop, maintain, trend and report Key Performance Indicators


  • Authority to sign off time sheets, raise Purchase Orders and administration of absence management


  • Undertake any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by your Line Manager

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

  • PC Literate


  • Good numeracy and literacy skills


  • Strong communication skills (verbal & written)


  • Good standard of English (verbal & written)


  • Good attention to detail

Although not essential, the following skills and experience would be advantageous:

  • Worked within a GMP environment


  • Worked within an operational environment


  • 5 x GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification (including English and Mathematics)


  • Competent in use of electronic and automated equipment


  • Management experience

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Client-provided location(s): Horsham, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01285119-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program