Distribution Supervisor
About the role
Join a team that makes a difference every day. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a direct impact on improving human health around the world. As a Distribution Supervisor, you'll lead a high-performing warehouse team responsible for safely receiving, storing, and distributing critical products—including regulated and hazardous materials—that support life-saving research, diagnostics, and patient care worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for daily distribution and warehouse operations, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
- Analyze operational metrics and KPIs to identify trends, improve productivity, enhance inventory accuracy, and deliver exceptional customer service through Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the safe handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with GMP requirements, DEA regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipping issues, and operational challenges using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to resolve operational issues and improve material flow.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development to support current operations and future growth.
- Support audits, quality initiatives, SOP development, and regulatory inspections.
- Monitor operational performance and communicate inventory and distribution metrics to site leadership.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED (higher education preferred)
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain operations required; at least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience required
- Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred; experience supporting DEA-controlled substances programs or highly regulated inventory environments preferred; Inventory Management and Inventory Control Principles; Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP Systems; Cycle Counting and Inventory Reconciliation Processes; Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methodologies; Supply Chain and Distribution Operations; GMP and Regulatory Compliance Requirements; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Management; Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams; Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities.
Work Environment
This position supports warehouse and distribution operations involving regulated products, including hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides comprehensive safety training, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and established procedures to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Pay
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $82,000.00–$110,000.00. 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.
Benefits
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
- Retail 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