Lead Operator, Manufacturing - Day Shift

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description Location:

Fremont, CA•Niche Diagnostics Division (NDX)

Shift:

First Shift Shift Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM•2:45 PM (Overtime as necessary)

Compensation:

$25.12/hr•$34.50/hr

Discover Impactful Work:

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges. The Lead Operator is a working leader on the Packaging and Labeling floor, partnering with the Supervisor and Team Leads to maintain production flow, develop team capabilities, and foster a high-performing environment. This role operates in a cGMP environment and includes handling DEA-controlled substances (Schedules I-V) in compliance with all regulatory and company requirements. A Day in the

Life:

Lead, coach, and support a team of operators to meet daily production goals Run tier meetings and accountability boards; communicate performance, challenges, and updates to leadership Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability aligned with Thermo Fisher's 4i values Train and develop team members, providing feedback and supporting performance management Coordinate with Planning, Quality, and Engineering to prioritize work and resolve issues Review batch records, complete MRP transactions, and ensure compliance with cGMP and quality standards Keys to

Success:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required 1+ year in a lead, trainer, or coaching role preferred Experience working in cGMP environments with knowledge of Quality System Regulations and ISO Experience handling nonconformances and CAPAs Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production equipment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong leadership mindset with ability to motivate and develop team members Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization Strong attention to detail with documentation, SOPs, and inventory transactions Experience with MRP systems, electronic documentation systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to adapt leadership style to a diverse workforce and maintain accountability standards Physical Requirements /

Work Environment:

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs without assistance Work in environments that may include cold temperatures and loud equipment Required use of PPE (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection) Must be able to pass background check including controlled-substance screening Role involves handling DEA-controlled substances (Schedules I-V)

What We Offer:

Compensation:

Competitive hourly pay Annual performance-based bonus Annual merit performance-based increase

Excellent Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits effective Day 1 Paid Time Off & designated paid holidays 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus Career advancement opportunities Compensation and Benefits The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $25.12•37.67. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes: A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short•and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 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, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team 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, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.