Distribution and Transportation Manager

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.),

Warehouse Job Description Location:

Millersburg, PA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 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.

Location/Division Specific Information Millersburg, PA Discover Impactful Work:

Responsible for overall warehouse distribution and transportation 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. Keys to

Success:

Education High School Diploma/ GED required, Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred, Experience 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. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 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. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Limited travel is required. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to work in a warehouse environment without air conditioning. Covers supervisory absence and supports Site Leader with coverage.