Supervisor, Distribution

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in scientific innovation as a Warehouse Operations Leader in Glasgow. You'll lead a team focused on distribution processes, driving improvements in safety and efficiency while ensuring compliance with quality standards. A strong background in operations and logistics, along with effective leadership skills, are essential for this role at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or similar operational roles.
• Proven leadership skills to effectively manage teams.
• Experience with process changes and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 15 in warehouse operations.
• Oversee process improvement projects and report on issues.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality compliance are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Team Management

Education

Association / Qualification with a professional body in Ops / Manufacturing / Supply Chain

NEBOSH or similar Health and Safety qualification

Lean / Six Sigma qualifications

Tools

MRP / ERP systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

Be part of a successful global company that values performance, quality, and innovation.

Position Summary:

Position Location: UK – Glasgow

Accountable for providing hands-on leadership and direction to teams (15 colleagues) performing product distribution-related processes in the distribution center. Ensures the safe, quality, and profitable execution of all related processes to achieve department targets and facilitates continuous improvement.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead warehouse team (15 members) or multiple teams/leads. Set goals, develop plans, ensure qualified, skilled, experienced, knowledgeable team for compliant, safe, productive operations.
• Lead and participate in process improvement projects related to receiving, shipping, and inventory control of finished goods. Proactively improve processes and reduce waste using PPI methodology and tools.
• Control costs and resources to achieve annual operating plans.
• Own reporting and critical issues to management as needed.
• Order processing through ERP and other hands-on activities – pick, pack for departmental requirements.
• With mentorship from the DC manager, deputise in their absence on agreed duties.
• Ensure that all internal materials are in place to complete order processing daily.
• Ensure relevant Safety protocols are followed (e.g., FLT, Pedestrian, Audits, Gemba, First Aiders) and high safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure Quality compliance within the teams; SOPs, WIs, use of Agile, Shipping requirements, Audit ready, Trackwise, and ensure relevant targets are met.
• Represent Distribution at Customer audits, visits, taking ownership of critical issues, and ensuring focus within teams on customer experience.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Association / Qualification with a professional body in Ops / Manufacturing / Supply Chain.
• NEBOSH or similar Health and Safety qualification preferred.
• Lean / Six Sigma qualifications advantageous.
• Good written and verbal English.

Experience

• Warehouse or similar Operational experience / knowledge of MRP / ERP systems / order management processes.
• Proven leadership behaviors lead people effectively and deliver the required targets.
• Experience in process changes and international logistics and distribution

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to deliver results via team leaders - customer demands and expectations in a pressurised environment.
• Understanding of a warehouse and logistics environment, including manufacturing and external customer demands. This includes experience of working within / across multiple departments.
• Excellent communicator, proactive, pragmatic, and in control.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Warehouse environment, cold storage environments, PPE required, ability to lift weight according to laws.
• Driving license.

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