Supervisor - Distribution

Our Mission: To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. It's more than just something that fills our days. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a purpose. Our work requires passion and creates meaningful outcomes. Our work matters. We're sharing our expertise and technological advancements with customers, helping them make the world a better place—whether they're discovering a cure for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe.

About the role

We are hiring at our new distribution center in Greencastle, PA. This innovative facility will provide additional distribution capacity for finished goods on the East Coast and help build a seamless supply chain to improve our customer experience.

• Provide immediate supervision to assigned staff, including personnel recruitment, regular performance evaluation, and monitoring for development purposes, as well as ensuring appropriate resources are available and used effectively.
• Provide strong leadership direction and talent development within a diverse workforce.
• Coach and mentor staff to elevate overall performance and achieve company objectives.
• Promote a safe, efficient, and positive environment to foster growth across the team.
• Ensure employees comply with Safety and Quality regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision, 4i Values, Role Model Leadership (RML), and Practical Process Improvements (PPI).
• Ensure smooth flow of materials and/or finished goods in and out of the assigned facility through own actions and those of assigned staff.
• Ensure materials are available to meet schedules and that the quality of materials is verified and secured.
• Oversee the receipt of materials and/or finished goods on an ongoing basis.
• Provide database tracking and operational status reports.
• Coordinate the storage and delivery of materials according to established procedures and customer requirements.
• Work with internal and external customers to identify and plan for unique storage and order fulfillment requirements.
• Supervise the shipment of materials and/or finished goods in a timely manner according to customer requirements.
• Plan and coordinate space, materials, and people to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate the development and preparation of reports and other communication materials to keep customers advised of shipment status, and measure shipping volumes, cost, and efficiency.
• Supervise the maintenance and integrity of databases and other records confirming the status of materials received.
• Collaborate with all levels of company employees and external vendors.
• Maintain safety standards and training in the department; ensure the building is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Proactively lead and provide coaching to ensure employee safety.
• Supervise implementation of PPI tools to drive group efficiency.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects requiring research and/or coordination of services related to receiving, shipping, and inventory control of goods.
• Recommend and develop ideas for improvement in operating methods and procedures, and resolve problems as they arise.
• Advanced knowledge in ERP systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated ability within the field.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve them.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to manage a team to accomplish assigned tasks or daily duties.
• Ability to guide and coach associates to further develop their skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or related field with a proven track record.
• Supervising experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to interact with clients, resolve project-critical issues, and support the team with client interactions.

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work in cold rooms/freezers (-22°F / -6°C).
• Some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.).
• Perform work of a highly repetitive nature.
• Walk, stand, reach, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. on a continuous basis.
• May occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• May handle “packaged” hazardous materials.
• Flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed.
• Work in a warehouse environment under various temperatures including room temperature (59–86°F), cold-room (36–46°F), and/or freezer-room (-4 to -23°F).

Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)