Senior Manager, Distribution Engineering & Projects

ThermoFisher Scientific; Illkirch-Graffenstaden; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Projects Manager – Distribution Engineering (Europe) to lead engineering, automation, and capital investment initiatives across our European distribution network.

This role will drive facility design, capacity planning, process optimisation, warehouse automation, and project delivery while partnering closely with Operations, Finance, IT, Transportation, Safety, Procurement, and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial, Distribution, Logistics, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Experience leading teams and large cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Proven experience delivering capital projects, facility design initiatives, and operational improvement programmes.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in supplier, contractor, or project environments.
• Knowledge of safety, risk management, and applicable European regulations.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Responsabilités

• Lead engineering studies and analyses to improve productivity, service, safety, and cost performance across the European distribution network.
• Develop facility layouts, capacity plans, process flows, and operational models to support business growth.
• Deliver major capital projects including facility expansions, retrofits, automation implementations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop business cases, financial analyses, project budgets, and ROI justifications.
• Evaluate and optimise warehouse automation technologies, material handling equipment, storage systems, WMS, ERP, and RF technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement through workflow assessments, time studies, and data-driven recommendations.
• Manage suppliers, contractors, consultants, and system integrators throughout project lifecycles, including contract negotiation and performance management.
• Lead and develop engineering resources, providing guidance and coaching for high performance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and clarity throughout project delivery.
• Build cross-functional relationships to influence decision-making and support network strategy.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Safety & regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Outils

Excel

Microsoft Project

Visio

AutoCAD

WMS/ERP

Description du poste

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Warehouse

Job Description

Senior Projects Manager – Distribution Engineering (Europe)

Location:

Can be based in either the United Kingdom or France

Division:

Fisher Scientific

Travel:

Approximately 25% across Europe

Position Summary

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Projects Manager – Distribution Engineering (Europe) to lead engineering, automation, and capital investment initiatives across our European distribution network. This role will drive operational excellence through facility design, capacity planning, process optimisation, warehouse automation, and project delivery while partnering closely with Operations, Finance, IT, Transportation, Safety, Procurement, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering studies and operational analyses to improve productivity, service, safety, and cost performance across the European distribution network.

• Develop facility layouts, capacity plans, process flows, and operational models to support business growth.

• Deliver major capital projects, including facility expansions, retrofits, automation implementations, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Develop business cases, financial analyses, project budgets, and ROI justifications.

• Evaluate and optimise warehouse automation technologies, material handling equipment, storage systems, WMS, ERP, and RF technologies.

• Drive continuous improvement through workflow assessments, time studies, and data-driven recommendations.

• Manage suppliers, contractors, consultants, and system integrators throughout project lifecycles, including contract negotiation and performance management.

• Lead and develop engineering resources, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and capability growth.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership, ensuring alignment and clarity throughout project delivery.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making across the organisation.

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support network strategy and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification and experience.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial, Distribution, Logistics, or Supply Chain Engineering.

• Experience leading teams and large cross-functional projects, managing multiple stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.

• Proven experience delivering capital projects, facility design initiatives, and operational improvement programmes.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills, particularly in supplier, contractor, or project environments.

• Knowledge of safety, risk management, and applicable European regulations.

• Willingness to travel across Europe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site distribution or logistics networks.

• Knowledge of warehouse automation, material handling systems, and distribution centre operations.

• Experience with dangerous goods storage and handling requirements.

• Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certification.

• SQL knowledge and experience working with operational data.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Microsoft Project and Visio.

• AutoCAD.

• WMS, ERP, and warehouse automation systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Languages

Additional European languages are advantageous, particularly French, German, or Spanish.

What We Offer

Join a global organisation where your work contributes directly to advancing science and improving lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, work with innovative technologies, and help shape the future of Fisher Scientific's European distribution network.

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.