Warehouse Supervisor - P&F

Solventum•Columbia, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor leads warehouse operations for Solventum’s Purification & Filtration business in Columbia, Missouri. The P&F business has been sold to Thermo Fisher Scientific, and this position is expected to transfer to a local Thermo Fisher subsidiary at a later date. Until the transfer is complete, the employee will be employed by Solventum under the applicable employment agreement and company policies. The role oversees the safe and economical operation of the warehouse, including startup readiness, facility and process setup, inventory control, daily receiving and shipping activities, workforce planning, and coordination with third-party logistics providers. The supervisor develops procedures and training, leads and coaches warehouse employees, promotes safety and quality, and works with site leadership and cross-functional partners to resolve operational issues. The position also monitors performance, supports compliance and incident investigations, leads continuous improvement, and maintains plans for responding to operational disruptions. The role is onsite in Columbia, Missouri, and may involve up to 5% travel. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, plus previous leadership experience that includes team lead and/or supervisory responsibilities; or a high school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, plus previous leadership experience that includes team lead and/or supervisory responsibilities.
Leadership experience may be in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Proficiency with common business software, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn site warehouse systems and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse, distribution, or related operations, including assigning work, supporting training, and maintaining safe and productive operations.
Experience building, expanding, or launching a warehouse or other operational process; strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating with third-party logistics providers when 3PL services are part of the site operating model; preferred.
Working knowledge of inventory control, warehouse systems and transactions, standard work, and continuous improvement.
Hands-on leadership, sound decision-making with incomplete information, and follow-through from planning to execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across functions and organizations.
Analytical problem-solving ability, including using operational data to identify issues, set priorities, and implement lasting improvements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage warehouse functions involved in production safely and economically, with responsibility for training, safety performance, product quality, cost control, employee communication, morale, and productivity.
Assist with the warehouse startup plan by establishing readiness milestones, owners, dependencies, and go-live criteria with the Site Leader and cross-functional partners.
Coordinate facility and operational setup, including storage and slotting strategy, material flow, layout, racking, material-handling equipment, staging areas, receiving, and shipping processes.
Partner with Facilities, Engineering, IT, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve readiness gaps and align warehouse processes with business needs.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures, work instructions, training materials, and contingency plans before launch, and verify personnel and systems are ready to operate.
Direct daily receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, staging, shipping, returns, and related documentation to meet service, quality, and schedule requirements.
Maintain inventory accuracy through transaction discipline, cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, and timely corrective action.
Plan labor, equipment, and priorities to balance workload, respond to changes, and provide dependable service to internal and external customers.
Coordinate onboarding and day-to-day interfaces with third-party logistics providers; clarify service expectations and monitor agreed performance measures.
Build and lead the warehouse team by coordinating staffing, onboarding, work assignments, schedules, and role-specific training.
Set expectations and routines; coach employees, review performance, recognize contributions, address concerns, and support skill development.
Promote a respectful and accountable team culture focused on safe work, quality, customer service, and cooperation across shifts and functions.
Communicate priorities and operating results through team huddles, shift handoffs, and updates to site leadership.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse and ensure employees follow site procedures, training requirements, and company policies.
Support compliance with applicable quality-system, regulatory, and recordkeeping requirements; promptly escalate issues and maintain accurate documentation.
Lead or support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions, and verify their effectiveness.
Conduct routine workplace and process checks to identify hazards, quality risks, and control gaps.
Establish and review measures for safety, service, inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, labor, and cost with the team and site leadership.
Use operational data, employee input, and root-cause methods to address missed targets and prevent recurring problems.
Lead continuous-improvement work using lean principles and Thermo Fisher’s Practical Process Improvement approach, where applicable.
Maintain operating plans and escalation paths for staffing, equipment, system, supply, or transportation disruptions.
Serve as the site point of contact for warehouse operations and keep partners informed about readiness, service, risks, and resource needs.
Coordinate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, transportation, quality, customer service, and other teams to align priorities and resolve handoff issues.
Provide site leadership with recommendations on staffing, processes, equipment, capacity, and operational risks.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.