Lead Material Handler

Thermo Fisher Scientific; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the science sector is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee warehouse operations in a cGMP environment. Responsibilities include leading staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with relevant experience in material handling and logistics. A competitive compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, is offered.

Benefits

National medical and dental plans

Employee assistance and family support programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement and savings programs

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or logistics.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Extensive exposure to cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of employees and provide technical guidance.
• Execute real-time transactions in the inventory management system.
• Promote continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or BA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Lead Material Handler

How will you make an impact?

The Lead Material Handler position is responsible for leading the Cell Therapy cGMP warehouse in support of process development, clinical and commercial production. The incumbent is required to perform and document daily warehouse operations in a cGMP environment and ensure materials are received, stored, shipped and transacted in accordance with established procedures. The Warehouse Material Lead will assign work, schedule, develop, and train staff.

What will you do?

• Lead day-to-day activities of employees. Assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides technical guidance on more complex issues.
• Must be proficient in the use of the inventory management system (SAP) and execute real time transactions such as material reservations, inventory reporting, inventory reconciliation/investigations, order shipping confirmations and cycle counting.
• Must have access to the company’s quality management system to initiate deviations, CAPAs and document revisions. Must work effectively with cross functional departments to complete investigations if necessary.
• Promote a culture that strives toward continuous improvement in Environmental, Health and Safety

Knowledge, Skill, and Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or GED is required – an associate of BA is preferred
• 3+ years relevant experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or logistics
• Resolve and manages technical or tactical operations/problems and provide continuous feedback to the team.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Knowledge of cold chain custody procedures and processes.
• Extensive exposure to cGMP environment.

Audit experience.

• Willing to be responsible and accountable for any success or failure
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; written and oral.
• Capable of resolving differences without conflict.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $23.72–$35.58.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards