Operations Team Lead – PM Shift Packing MilliporeSigma

Ourlivesmadison; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking an Operations Team Lead at the Milwaukee site to guide a distribution team, drive process improvements, and ensure compliant packaging and shipping. You will train staff, manage workflow, and coordinate with sales to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes problem solving, performance management, and adherence to GDP/ GMP guidelines, with meaningful overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of distribution/warehouse experience.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, and MS Office tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of GDP or GMP is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a staff team in a distribution environment, focusing on performance and problem solving.
• Oversee training and provide operational support to the department.
• Maintain high-quality work environment and ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate orders, shipments, and packaging to meet customer requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and drive process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Support testing of systemic changes and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Distribution/Warehouse experience

Quality Systems Management

Continuous Improvement

Strong written and verbal comms

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

WMS

Word

Excel

Access

Clipper-ship

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The Operations Team Lead for MilliporeSigma at the Milwaukee site will lead a team of staff working within the distribution environment, that engages in problem solving and performance management within the business area they are responsible for. Job duties include:

• Shift hours: Monday – Friday 3:30pm-12:00am with a 7% shift differential
• Assists Supervisor and works in a lead technical capacity to maintain workflow in department
• Provides training and operational support to the department
• Maintains high-quality work environment by sharing knowledge and experiences so team members are motivated to perform at their highest level
• Keeps supervisor informed of potential and/or existing concerns
• Leads by example in performing core warehouse/packaging job elements by meeting or exceeding performance expectations, following health and safety guidelines, job accuracy, and following company and regulatory requirements
• Participates in and supports the development and implementation of process improvement projects and leads test cycles to challenge current practices, improve system efficiency, enhance customer service, and maintain compliance
• Posts, receives, scans, and distributes orders to lines and hoods by duration and schedule
• Uses technical knowledge of products and acquired knowledge of state and federal regulations and business practices to respond to inquiries and determine if orders can be packaged/shipped safely and compliantly
• Effectively uses reports and checks priorities to plan and coordinate orders to maintain high service levels
• Troubleshoot problems within the department – including root cause analysis and development of solutions to avoid future occurrences
• Assists with testing changes in systemic programs and operational processes
• .File all documentation as required in designated area(s)
• Ability to identify and correct discrepancies between applicable systems
• Perform quality checks or audits to ensure procedures are being followed correctly
• Follows all good distribution practices (GDP), where applicable
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned
• Member of the spill team or MERT
• Ability to work overtime as needed, often on minimal notice
• Coordinates with sales to meet customer requirements (Packaging)
• Coordinates shipments and orders with external customers (Packaging)

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 + years of Distribution/Warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 +years of Quality Systems Management or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience operating PCs, printers, RF scanner, pallet jack, selecting carts, packing equipment (tape machines, etc.), and various cutting instruments
• Knowledge of SAP, WMS, Word, Excel, Access, and Clipper-ship
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of product flow throughout the packaging/warehousing process
• Detail-oriented professional that can efficiently prioritize and execute given tasksunder tight deadlines
• A strong team player work ethic with the abilityto engage with all levelsof the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Obtain power equipment operators license in a specific functional area
• Demonstrated problem-solving and team building skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people

Pay Range for this position: $28.00 – $43.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!