Lead Material Handler

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Cincinnati, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Impactful Work: As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Manage warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting operational excellence. This role is responsible for coordinating daily activities, maintaining accurate inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will guide and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. Responsibilities include managing warehouse processes such as receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping materials, including sensitive scientific products, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled items.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
4+ years of warehouse operations experience required
Proficiency with warehouse management systems, ERP software (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and hazardous materials handling (DOT/IATA/IMDG preferred)
Forklift certification and experience with powered industrial equipment
Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Ability to train and support team members on procedures and safety protocols
Proficiency in English required; additional languages a plus
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in varying temperature-controlled environments

Nice To Haves

1+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
Experience in cGMP/GxP regulated environments preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards (cGMP/GxP, DOT/IATA/IMDG as applicable)
Maintain accurate inventory control and support warehouse management system (WMS/ERP) transactions
Coordinate team activities and provide guidance, training, and performance support
Operate and support the use of powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts)
Handle a variety of materials including standard supplies, hazardous materials, and temperature-controlled products
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and PPI methodologies
Collaborate across teams to resolve issues, manage priorities, and improve operational efficiency