• Distribution Supervisor

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Norcross, GA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

    Job 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.

     

    Excellent Benefits Package

     

    Review our company’s Total Rewards (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards)

     

    Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

     

    Paid Time Off & Holidays

     

    401K Company Match up to 6%

     

    Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!

     

    Employee Referral Bonus

     

    Employee Discount Program

     

    Recognition Program

     

    Charitable Gift Matching

     

    Company Paid Parental Leave

     

    Career Advancement Opportunities

     

    Location/Division Specific Information

     

    Norcross, GA

     

    Hours: 7am-4pm (extra hours as needed)

     

    The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for all distribution operations, which includes support to meet customer needs, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving operational performance. You will assist distribution management in the development and implementation of new distribution practices, processes and technologies to improve quality and efficiency, while maintaining a safe work environment.

     

    The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager of Distribution, be a full and active member of the Global Distribution Team, and work closely with all functions on and off site to identify, assess, and analyze opportunities for continuous improvement, and then support and drive continuous improvement plans through to execution.

     

    What will you do?

     

    + Mentoring your team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity improvement targets

    + Identifying standard processes and appropriate industry benchmarks against the current Operation.

    + Lead and facilitate continuous improvement opportunities in support of Distribution and Operational strategic goals.

    Key responsibilities:

    + Staff Hiring – Complete interviews for open positions and make recommendations for staff replacement and additions.

    + Staff Training – Provide orientation, coaching, and training on department processes and systems.

    + Staff Motivation – Empower your team and provide positive feedback, counselling and issuing corrective action as needed, up to and including dismissal (with HR assistance).

    + Inbound Receiving Process and Operations – Ensure the integrity of the received materials, and maintain proper operations of established procedures (i.e., proper rotation of stock using FIFO)

    + Participate fully with the Distribution team including the setting and execution of the Operational Strategy for the site.

    + Increase Employee engagement and drive employee development and recognition.

    Key requirements:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum 5 years of experience. Bachelor degree preferred.

    + Business management, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Distribution logistics, or equivalent work related experience.

    + Knowledge of SAP/ERP MRP SYSTEMS, Microsoft Windows, Office Suite, Excel or related systems.

    + Forklift certification (may train others).

    + Ability of work in a warehouse environment – with and without air conditioning, cooler with temps at 40 to 45F, bending, standing, and working on concrete 10 to 12 hours per day.

    + Knowledge of LTL, UPS, FedEx, Truckload and other major and local transportation partners.

    + Interface all levels of the organization and work comfortably in a matrix environment.

    + Self-motivated with strong mentorship skills.

    + Effective and concise communication - written, verbal and presentation skills.

     

    Thermo 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.