Manager, Distribution

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Agawam, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover Impactful Work: Responsible for the entire distribution center operation through supervisors. Responsible for overall warehouse distribution results as related to goals, including objectives pertaining to training, development, and engagement of colleagues. A day in the Life: Oversee supervisor activities and departmental performance in relation to goals using or creating internal reports for measurement and assessment of operational effectiveness. Areas of oversight include Receiving, Put-Away, Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Inventory Control. Communicates with and holds supervisory and hourly colleagues accountable to policy, process, and performance standards. Leads in a manner that is consistent with our interpersonal culture, which is based on four values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement and on open communication. Participates in the hiring process and recommends candidates for hire. Trains, develops, and coaches new and existing staff to deliver top-notch performance, while promoting employee development, creative thinking, empowerment, and two-way communication. Creative in finding opportunities for improvement. Resolves problems that prevent a timely and efficient handling of inbound and outbound orders. Makes recommendations regarding workflow and overtime when needed. Works with the Regional Distribution Area Manager to ensure total P&L goals and objectives are being met. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and operational procedures. Interacts with MIS to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED required
• 5 years of multidimensional management experience in a distribution operations environment required.
• 3+ years people/ team leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of operational safety and health requirements.
• Basic understanding of transportation related coordination and issue resolution.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements including DOT and HAZMAT.
• Practiced leadership and supervisory skills to lead, coach and empower a large number of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills to meet area performance objectives, assist staff in prioritizing work and handle multiple projects, with a customer bias.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate well to employees, peers, and various levels of management.
• Proven experience with performance management.
• Able to apply positive and negative feedback tactfully and appropriately.
• Developed analytical, problem-solving, skills to evaluate, interpret information and procedures, and understand and act on issue resolution.
• Ability to develop and deliver timely training related to warehouse operations, including compliance training.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervisor activities and departmental performance in relation to goals using or creating internal reports for measurement and assessment of operational effectiveness.
• Areas of oversight include Receiving, Put-Away, Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Inventory Control.
• Communicates with and holds supervisory and hourly colleagues accountable to policy, process, and performance standards.
• Leads in a manner that is consistent with our interpersonal culture, which is based on four values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement and on open communication.
• Participates in the hiring process and recommends candidates for hire.
• Trains, develops, and coaches new and existing staff to deliver top-notch performance, while promoting employee development, creative thinking, empowerment, and two-way communication.
• Creative in finding opportunities for improvement.
• Resolves problems that prevent a timely and efficient handling of inbound and outbound orders.
• Makes recommendations regarding workflow and overtime when needed.
• Works with the Regional Distribution Area Manager to ensure total P&L goals and objectives are being met.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and operational procedures.
• Interacts with MIS to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.
• Covers supervisory absence and supports Site Leader with coverage.

Benefits

• 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, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees