Warehouse and Receiving Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Warehouse and Receiving Lead to join their team in Mount Prospect, Illinois. The role involves managing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and leading a team of receiving technicians. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of warehouse experience, with a focus on safety and quality. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports health and safety initiatives globally.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and at least 5 years of warehouse/inventory experience.
• Pharmaceutical experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct warehouse staff in stock returns and inventory management.
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper storage of materials.
• Optimize throughput and efficiencies using lean methodologies.

Skills

Leadership ability

Warehouse procedures knowledge

Strong math skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

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Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Warehouse environment

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll contribute to important work such as helping find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or ensuring food safety. Your work will have real-world impact and support your career goals.

Fisher Clinical Services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, specializes in global clinical supply chain services, focusing on quality, ethics, and expertise in packaging, distribution, and logistics for pharmaceutical and biotech clients worldwide. More info at fisherclinicalservices.com

Location/Division Specific Information

We serve pharmaceutical and biotech customers globally, emphasizing timely therapies under the motto “There is a Patient Waiting.” Our services include project management, packaging, distribution, transportation, and more, supported by over 3000 employees across 15+ countries.

Impact & Responsibilities

As part of our receiving team, your work directly supports our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Warehouse Lead will empower Receiving Technicians, improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs, and possess warehouse and OSHA knowledge, along with forklift certification.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma and at least 5 years of warehouse/inventory experience; pharmaceutical experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote company vision, leadership, and process improvements.
• Conduct weekly Gemba processes in receiving.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and staging of materials.
• Manage CAPAs, QR’s, EC’s, AI’s in Track-Wise.
• Optimize throughput and efficiencies, practice lean methodologies.
• Maintain quality standards in all receiving and staging processes.
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper storage of rejected and sample materials.
• Lead and direct warehouse staff in stock returns, re-warehousing, and inventory management.
• Support cold chain processes and ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and adjustments.
• Maintain 5S standards, conduct safety inspections, and report incidents.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and prioritize tasks.
• Train new hires and revise SOPs as needed.
• Review discrepancies and support quality documentation.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong math skills, warehouse procedures knowledge, and leadership ability.
• Reliable transportation and forklift certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and follow GMP SOPs.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking.
• Lifting up to 45 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. regularly.
• Exposure to cold temperatures and atmospheric conditions, possibly requiring PAPR.

Join us in our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Apply today at thermofisher.com.