Distribution Receiving Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Scientific Research, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education; must possess a high school diploma
  • 3-5 years experience with multiple functions within the distribution center, including Inbound (receiving), Production, Packing, and Shipping Departments
  • “Big Box” experience leading in a large distribution center
  • Leadership and supervisory skills to lead, coach, and motivate a large group of employees
  • Excellent social skills to relate well to employees, peers, various levels of management
  • Strong customer orientation to develop strong relationships with customers
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Role model leader with ability to lead with Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Able to stand for full shift in warehouse environment; some degree of PPE required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Train and direct assigned distribution center department to perform jobs according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
  • Organize staff and workload to meet or exceed distribution productivity performance standards for Receiving, Put Away, Packing, Shipping, or Inventory Control
  • Develop daily work schedules based on workload demands
  • Coordinate all warehouse activities to provide smooth and efficient flow of work
  • Provide leadership to team members, delivering timely solutions to customer needs
  • Participate in candidate selection
  • Train, evaluate, recommend, and deliver disciplinary action for issues such as attendance, performance, safety, or policy violation
  • Conduct yearly performance reviews and feedback sessions with employees to discuss metrics and performance issues
  • Supervise staff consistent with company culture and values (Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement) and open communication
  • Actively seek development opportunities for team members
  • Recommend and develop ideas for improvement in operating methods, procedures, warehouse layout, workflow, operating costs, and customer service for management approval

Skills

Warehouse Operations
Receiving
Put Away
Packing
Shipping
Inventory Control
SOP Compliance
Staff Training
Team Leadership
Performance Reviews
Disciplinary Action
Safety Protocols
Work Scheduling

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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