Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob 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.
DESCRIPTION:
Manage warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while contributing to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Support operational excellence by coordinating daily activities, maintaining accurate inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Guide and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Manage warehouse processes including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of materials ranging from common supplies to sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
This position may be engaged to supervise work in a number of key areas within the distribution team. The key functions of the distribution center to which this role can be delegated include dispatch, receiving and general duties associated with inventory control. As such, the core responsibilities are to ensure efficient and effective operation of the receiving, raw materials & finished goods store, and logistics function to meet business and customer needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise staff in day-to-day operations of distribution center
Monitor status of workload within work area daily. Organize, schedule, and assign work to employees in the group. Review and reprioritize as needed to ensure order fulfillment is met
Support an environment of teamwork. Assist in coaching, motivating and developing team members
Resolve warehouse operations quality issues
Develop, maintain and publish metrics and monitor key performance
Develop and maintain effective and efficient work processes and procedures complying with Quality Management System
Ensure safe and efficient operation of all material handling equipment. Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Provide observation and feedback on employee performance in relation to company and departmental goals
Lead cross functional training initiatives
Support inventory control activities and facilities stocktaking activities
Committed to continuous improvement. Lead or participate in projects supporting operational efficiency improvement
Participate actively in the Environment, Health and Safety committee and ensure compliance by store and warehouse personnel on all aspects of safe materials handling, storage, precautions, and proper attire
Ensure the systems and procedures in the warehouse operation are in compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO13485, ISO14971, QSR21CFR, ISO45001, and WHO Good Distribution Practice
REQUIREMENTS
4 years of warehouse operations experience, with 1+ years in leadership capacity
Preferred Fields of Study: logistics, operations, or related field
Additional certifications in hazardous materials handling (IATA) preferred
Experience operating powered industrial equipment
Strong computer proficiency including warehouse management systems, ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Experience working in cGMP/GxP regulated environments preferred
Knowledge of inventory control procedures and warehouse safety regulations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Physical ability to work in various temperature environments
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S, Kaizen)
Ability to guide and support team members on procedures and safety protocols
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Proficiency in English required; additional languages beneficial