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Supervisor, Distribution

Supervisor, Distribution

Thermo Fisher ScientificPaisley, Scotland, UK
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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.

    • At Thermo Fisher Scientific each of our 100000 outstanding minds has an extraordinary story to share. Join us and play a role in our unusual missionempowering our customers to promote a healthier cleaner and safer world.

    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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