Production and Industrial - Packaging Group Leader

Job Description: Packaging Group Leader
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific you will do important work like helping customers in finding cures for cancer protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have realworld impact and you will be supported in achieving your career goals.

Location/Division Specific Information
Cincinnati OH

How will The Packaging Group Leader make an impact
The Packaging Group Leader is responsible for leading a team to be able to operate troubleshoot assist with packaging equipment setup and startup activities and ensure that the safety quality and productivity of the packaging line meets the required company standards. You will also lead the team by ensuring the packaging line is performing at an acceptable production rate completing GMP documentation per ALCOA standards performing and documenting inprocess testing investigating breakdowns and supporting repairs related to packaging production.

What will you do
Responsible for daily operations on the packaging line where they are assigned and responsible for successful execution of Line Packaging Records and associated documentation
Willing to train and develop new associates working on the packaging lines
Operate recognize and remedy quality problems and perform changeovers and cleanups as required
Perform packaging line operation including operating/monitoring equipment inspection hand cartoning or packing labeling palletizing cleanup hopper filling and other duties as required
Assist in Line Clearances between batches follow cleanup sheet directions follow verbal orders or requests from group leader/supervisor and perform other duties as required
Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instrumentation. Install or replace worn or faulty components for equipment performance restoration or improvement. Test equipment performance and record all data
Participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvements) Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities
Work with Supervisor Unit Coordinator & Mechanics to ensure that quality waste and efficiency are meeting requirements
Complete improvement activities on quality and work process efficiency
Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy

How will The Packaging Group Leader get here
Previous experience as a group leader or lead operator in packaging or manufacturing is helpful Proven leadership experience or training is required
High school diploma required
Applicants with the experience/exposure of working in a cleanroom environment are highly sought after
Troubleshooting assembly and testing skills required
Experienced working in a related manufacturing line
Pharmaceutical Packaging or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is desired
Knowledge of packaging equipment set up and adjustments packaging formats and packaging documentation is preferred
Working knowledge of applicable SOPs GMPs LPRs and quality test methods is preferred
Ability to complete GMP documentation neatly correctly and legibly. Basic math skills are required
Ability to lift 35 lbs. for short periods
Social skills and the ability to work with and empower a diverse group of associates are also required

Knowledge Skills Abilities
Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical proficiency
Able to communicate well with others have a collaboration focus possess leadership skills and be willing to work overtime hours as required
Ability to read work instructions and procedure manuals/diagrams
Ability to work well with minimal direction
Experience in pharmaceutical production and packaging preferred

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