Senior Material Handler: Process Improvement & Precision

ThermoFisher Scientific; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Warrington is seeking a Senior Material Handler to support the material handling team. You will ensure schedule adherence, assist the Lead material handler, and implement process improvements using the PPI methodology to raise efficiency.

Candidates should have experience in regulated life science sectors, with SAP/ERP knowledge, strong communication, and attention to detail. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely delivery while maintaining ISO-compliant

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated life science, pharmaceutical or medical device sectors is desirable.
• Proven ability to follow policies, procedures, and meet schedules.
• Working knowledge of SAP/ERP and logistics databases.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication across levels; detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in process improvements to increase efficiency, using the PPI system.
• Perform material handling duties in line with SOPs and ISO standards.
• Ensure work orders are picked accurately with attention to detail.
• Assist customers in meeting targets on time.
• Support Team Leader to achieve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure timely delivery with Right First Time and On Time Delivery targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support PPI activities such as Gemba, RCCM and JDI.
• Train other operators as required.
• Raise and complete PRs for non-conformances.
• Administer change control (ECOs) to improve processes.
• Represent the team in meetings and audits professionally.

Skills

Regulated life science experience

Policy & procedure adherence

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented

Tools

SAP/ERP

Logistics databases

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Warrington is seeking a Senior Material Handler to support the material handling team. You will ensure schedule adherence, assist the Lead material handler, and implement process improvements using the PPI methodology to raise efficiency.

Candidates should have experience in regulated life science sectors, with SAP/ERP knowledge, strong communication, and attention to detail. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely delivery while maintaining ISO-compliant