Distribution Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor – Ward Hill, MA

Schedule:

Monday–Friday 8am-5pm (flexible to support business needs)

Join a team that makes a difference every day.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a direct impact on improving human health around the world. As a Distribution Supervisor, you'll lead a high-performing warehouse team responsible for safely receiving, storing, and distributing critical products—including regulated and hazardous materials—that support life-saving research, diagnostics, and patient care worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operations leader who enjoys developing people, driving continuous improvement, and creating a culture centered on safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you're looking for a company that invests in your growth while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for daily distribution and warehouse operations, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Analyze operational metrics and KPIs to identify trends, improve productivity, enhance inventory accuracy, and deliver exceptional customer service through Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the safe handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements, DEA regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shipping issues, and operational challenges using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Logistics to resolve operational issues and improve material flow.
• Lead daily operational meetings to communicate priorities, safety initiatives, quality expectations, and performance results.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and employee development to support current operations and future growth.
• Support audits, quality initiatives, SOP development, and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor operational performance and communicate inventory and distribution metrics to site leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED (higher education preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain operations required
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting DEA-controlled substances programs or highly regulated inventory environments preferred.
• Inventory Management and Inventory Control Principles
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP Systems
• Cycle Counting and Inventory Reconciliation Processes
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Supply Chain and Distribution Operations
• GMP and Regulatory Compliance Requirements
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities.

Work Environment:

• This position supports warehouse and distribution operations involving regulated products, including hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides comprehensive safety training, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and established procedures to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

• Lead a talented team of 16 colleagues in a collaborative, safety-first environment.
• Make an impact by helping deliver products that improve patient lives around the world.
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