Job Description
Supervisor, Distribution (2nd Shift)
Location Agawam, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Id R-01195609 Job Type Full time Category Operations Remote Fully Onsite
Customers globally rely on our extensive range of products and services
from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Job Description
When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world!
The Distribution Supervisor role operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed operating procedures and guidelines. The Distribution Supervisor encounters recurring work situations of high complexity and has the authority to control the operation and when vital, the facility, and must do so in a safe manner resulting in no accidents, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements always. The Distribution Supervisor must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance and provide suggestions for problem prevention / resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises the operations of the designated Distribution work stream on a shift basis.
Responsible for personnel on assigned shift; serve as the responsible Distribution supervision on shift for designated value stream.
Coordinates the activities of shift personnel to assure Production and Distribution schedules are met.
Assure that personnel issues or conditions are appropriately looked after during the shift, including but not limited to, safety and medical emergencies, personnel issues, regulatory agency interaction, and technical (process) issues.
Involve appropriate Distribution Management members to take appropriate corrective action.
Coordinate the activities in distribution area(s) to meet distribution goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Complete special projects, maintain employee timecards, employee performance evaluations (PMD).
Mentor & help train new Distribution employees. Work efficiently with operations
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Leadership experience: 2+ years' supervision in professional distribution work environments
Capable of working with area supervisors and managers and other operations resources to address employee and process issues.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
Ability to identify risks/hazards related to quality and safety
Organization Skills
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
General knowledge of computer systems
High School Diploma
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in cGMP environment
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
Work in a fast-paced environment up to 8 to 12 hrs. hours a day
Specific personal protective equipment may be required in some areas.
Able to stand and move about including reaching, bending, stooping, and frequently lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds unassisted.
How To Apply
Apply online at - www.jobs.thermofisher.com