Team Lead mechanic & electric and automation, afternoon and evening (M&W) online application

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

The Maintenance Team Lead mechanic & electric and automation afternoon and evening is responsible for leading and overseeing the maintenance operations during the afternoon and evening at the Lengnau facility.

This role involves supervising a team of specialists in mechanics & utilities, instrumentation & electrics and automation, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of equipment, and maintaining compliance with GMP standards. The Team Lead will also play a key role in troubleshooting issues, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring a smooth flow across teams during the day. Additionally, this role and the team are responsible for afternoon and evening support of manufacturing operations, addressing any breakdowns affecting manufacturing batches.
**This role is explicitly for a afternoon and evening activities between 13:00 – 22:00 Mo-Fr.**

**Position Responsibilities & Accountabilities / Technical Responsibilities:**

- Lead afternoon and evening Maintenance Team: Supervise and lead a team of 4 direct reports, including a
Mechanical & Utilities Specialists, Instrumentation & Electrics Specialist, and Automation Specialist.
- Assign tasks, inspect work, and provide guidance and support.
- Support Manufacturing Operations: Provide afternoon and evening support for manufacturing operations,
addressing any equipment breakdowns that affect manufacturing batches to ensure minimal disruption.
- Ensure Equipment Reliability: Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment to ensure optimal
performance and reliability. This includes process equipment, utilities, instrumentation, and automation
systems.
- Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Quickly respond to and troubleshoot equipment issues that arise during -
afternoon and evening activities. Implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and maintain production
efficiency.
- Coordinate with other Departments: Work closely with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities
and ensure alignment with production schedules and priorities.
- Maintain Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with GMP standards
and safety regulations. Document work performed and maintain accurate records.
- Support Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to
enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Train and Develop Team: Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their
skills and knowledge. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.
- Manage team Handover: Ensure a smooth handover between morning and "afternoon and evening" team by
documenting and communicating any ongoing issues, completed tasks, and upcoming priorities.

**Quality:**
- Adheres to general cGMP rules, Quality policies, procedures and instruction as rolled out by the Quality
function and endorsed by the site management.
- Acitvely contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives and deviation reporting and follow-up.
EHSS
- Adheres to general safety rules, policies, procedures and instructions as rolled out by the EHSS functions
and endorsed by the site management.
- Actively contributes to safety initiatives and issues as well as near miss reporting and follow-up.
Values & Behaviour
- Maintains commitment to Thermo Fisher Scientific values and adherence to ethics and legal compliance
standards.
- Takes personal accountability for their presence, performance, and productivity for the achievements of
defined objectives.
- Thinks and acts with a customer-centric attitude.
- Is intellectually curious and embraces Practical Process Improvement (PPI).

**Position Qualifications / Education:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

**Experience & Competences:**
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a GMP manufacturing
facility.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising maintenance teams and managing complex maintenance
operations.
- Proven track record of ensuring equipment reliability and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Strong understanding of GMP standards and maintenance practices.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional t
teams.

Additional Requirements
- Experience in managing maintenance operations in a high-tech, automated manufacturing facility.
- Lead with an open attitude passionate about efficient problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate job ownership.
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives and deviation reporting.
- Analytical and concept-based thinking and acting.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, walking, and lifting of materials and
equipment.
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow all GMP and safety regulations.

**online application:**
https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/job/R-01304643/Team-Lead-mechanic-electric-and-automation-afternoon-and-evening