Distribution & Logistics Supervisor
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on now and in the future. Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. As a Distribution & Logistics Supervisor, you'll lead high-performing teams that ensure critical laboratory materials and samples are received, produced, and shipped accurately and on time. We have multiple supervisor openings across our Logistics and Shipping & Receiving teams. In this role, you'll oversee operations that support global research and clinical trials helping us make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
What You'll Do
- Lead and develop teams of 1020 employees across warehouse and shipping & receiving operations.
- Oversee daily warehouse and logistics activities, including receiving, inventory control, labeling, kitting, and outbound shipments.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of materials and supplies in compliance with SOPs and client protocols.
- Drive efficiency, quality, and safety throughout all operations.
- Train and mentor team members, supporting career growth and cross-functional development.
- Plan and manage schedules, shift coverage, and resource allocation to meet production goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain operational excellence.
- Perform quality checks and documentation reviews to ensure process accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements that streamline workflow and enhance performance.
Keys to Success : Education
Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationTechnical positions may require a certificateExperience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 to 10 year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelTime management skillsAbility to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOPWritten and oral communication skillsAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentWork Environment
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary and / or standing for typical working hours.Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds.Able to work in non-traditional work environments.Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.Exposure to fluctuating and / or extreme temperatures on rare occasionsThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.