Logistics Supervisor
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Job Summary
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)Environmental Conditions
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division-SpecificInformation:
Hillsboro OR. Relocation assistance is NOT provided.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
*Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.
Discover Impactful Work:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll contribute to warehouse operations with direct impact on our high-tech production facility. As Warehouse Supervisor youll oversee daily logistics operations while developing a collaborative team focused on safety quality and operational excellence. Youll manage receiving storage picking packing and shipping to ensure accurate timely material handling for our production lines and customers. Using Lean methodology and our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) system youll support continuous improvement and optimize workflows while maintaining rigorous compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements specific to high-tech manufacturing.
A Day in the Life:
Supervise daily warehouse operations in a high- tech production environment.
Ensure efficient material flow to support production schedules.
Manage inventory accuracy.
Implement and maintain safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
Collaborate with production teams to optimize material handling processes.
Oversee receiving storage picking packing and shipping activities.
Manage and develop a team of warehouse personnel.
Maintain and improve inventory management systems.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
Coordinate with production planners to meet manufacturing demands.
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Keys to Success:
Education Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Associates degree preferred plus 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a Supply Chain Management Logistics or related field within a highly technical organization (equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered).
Industry certifications like APICS LEAN and Six Sigma are a plus.
Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (SAP Oracle etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and lean methodologies.
Experience with cGMP ISO and regulatory compliance in a high- tech manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication interpersonal and team leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and shipping regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various temperature environments (ambient cold storage freezer).
Ability to work different shifts and occasional overtime as needed.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
Experience managing inventory accuracy and cycle counting programs in a high- tech production setting.
Familiarity with high-tech manufacturing processes and materials a plus.
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!
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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