Team Leader - Nights
- Location
- Lebanon, Tennessee, USA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Work Schedule 10 hr shift/nights Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift Job Description
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 global 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, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Working Hours - Nights – Mon- Thurs 7pm 10 hour shift Expected OT depending on biz needs
DESCRIPTION: Lead a team of manufacturing professionals in a quality-focused environment. Promote operational excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the production of scientific instruments and solutions. Support continuous improvement initiatives and cultivate a culture of innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while developing team members' capabilities. Oversee daily operations including resource planning, schedule execution, and performance management to deliver products that enable our customers to make positive global impact.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing experience
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field
- 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and safety regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop team members
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in clean room environment and wear required PPE
- Physical requirements include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling equipment
- Must be able to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends as needed
- Experience with quality systems and documentation control
- Multilingual skills beneficial for global collaboration
- Ability to handle complex technical and personnel issues independently
- Experience with production planning and resource management
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
From Thermo Fisher Scientific's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 16 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job