Lead Manufacturing Support Specialist - 1st Shift

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Boston, MA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Discover Impactful Work: Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address unique laboratory business needs. The Lead Manufacturing Support Specialist performs a wide range of materials management, inventory, and coordination activities supporting manufacturing supply chain operations across multiple locations. This role supports daily warehouse and logistics operations within a cGMP environment.

Requirements

3+ years' experience with material handling, supply chain, or manufacturing required
Experience working in a cGMP environment.
Experience using the following ERP systems strongly preferred: Oracle, Veeva, Coupa, LIMS, MES, temperature monitoring systems, and logistics platforms (including World Courier and FedEx Custom Critical).
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and delegate tasks to others.
As a condition of employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening (including DOT physical), credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria.
The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
Overtime and on-call work may also be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience using the following ERP systems strongly preferred: Oracle, Veeva, Coupa, LIMS, MES, temperature monitoring systems, and logistics platforms (including World Courier and FedEx Custom Critical).

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, label, and store materials in alignment with material specifications and required temperature conditions; ensure accurate system transactions and physical handling, including use of material handling equipment.
Perform sampling and retain activities for incoming materials, including proper documentation, storage, and coordination with Quality Control for testing and delivery.
Coordinate and execute material transfers between locations, ensuring proper temperature control, documentation, and chain of custody throughout transport.
Execute and oversee ERP transactions including material receipts, transfers, issuing, batch creation, inventory adjustments, and reporting.
Maintain accurate inventory by managing storage conditions, performing cycle counts, monitoring discrepancies, and supporting reconciliation activities.
Support shipping and logistics activities, including coordination with carriers and cross functional teams to ensure timely and compliant domestic and international shipments.
Partner with Quality, Technical Operations, Regulatory, Procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve material flow issues, including shortages, damaged goods, or documentation gaps.
Monitor temperature control systems and devices, investigate excursions, and escalate issues as needed to ensure compliance.
Prepare, coordinate, and execute material kitting and staging activities to support production schedules, including both MES and non-MES processes.
Support cleanroom operations including gowning and material movement into controlled environments while maintaining required standards.
Manage min/max inventory levels, review expiry data, and coordinate replenishment and disposal activities as needed.
Procure, track, and manage bulk gases and other critical materials in alignment with production requirements.
Provide guidance on inventory control, supply chain processes, and operational best practices.
Participate in cross functional projects, task forces, and supply chain initiatives as a key contributor.
Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and company vehicles.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support unplanned events or operational disruptions.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare
Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount