Distribution & Logistics Supervisor

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 youll 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 this role youll oversee operations that support global research and clinical trials helping us make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

What Youll 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

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years).
• 1 year of leadership responsibility

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Time management skills
• Ability to maintain detailed tracking and documentation clearly and accurately according to SOP
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• 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 occasions

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity intensity involvement and innovation!

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.