Distribution Supervisor - Shipping

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Nazareth, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Supervisor – Shipping leads and develops a team of shipping associates and oversees daily shipping operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s distribution center in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. The role ensures customer orders are processed accurately, efficiently, safely, and on schedule while coordinating staffing, workloads, carriers, and internal partners. The supervisor coaches employees, supports hiring and onboarding, monitors operational performance, and promotes a collaborative culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. The role identifies and implements process improvements, uses operational data to guide decisions, ensures shipping practices and hazardous materials handling comply with applicable requirements, and helps protect inventory, equipment, and company assets. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Relocation is not provided. The work takes place in a warehouse and involves standing for the full shift, lifting and handling materials, and using some personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or related environment.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and leadership levels.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing business needs, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Experience coaching employees, providing constructive feedback, and managing team performance.
Customer-focused approach and commitment to quality, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job responsibilities.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling 40–70 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand for the full shift.
Ability to work with some degree of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, motivate, train, and develop shipping associates to meet operational goals and foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative work environment.
Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and employee relations activities.
Oversee daily shipping operations to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
Plan staffing, assign workloads, and adjust priorities to address business needs and productivity goals.
Monitor productivity, order accuracy, on-time shipping, and safety performance indicators.
Coordinate with carriers and internal teams to support timely shipments and reliable transportation schedules.
Identify and resolve operational challenges that disrupt workflows.
Identify process improvements and partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflow, productivity, cost, and customer service.
Use operational data and performance trends to inform decisions and drive results.
Encourage team members to share ideas and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, training requirements, standard operating procedures, and applicable shipping and hazardous-materials requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Collaborate with internal partners to resolve shipping challenges and support a strong customer experience.
Help protect inventory, equipment, and company assets through established operational and safety practices.
Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific’s values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.