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Thermo Fisher Scientific Supervisor, Distribution, 2nd Shift in Agawam, Massachusetts
Supervisor, Distribution Customers globally rely on our extensive range of products and services? from life-saving medicines to lab essentials to next-generation instruments. Our Operations team leverages our PPI (Practical Process Improvement Business System) to manufacture and produce these products and continuously improve productivity and quality all while contributing to our Mission - to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Work Schedule: Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions: Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description: 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 Supports the Customer Channels Group (CCG) business unit in Agawam, MA Discover Impactful Work: Supporting the CCG division in Agawam, MA, the Supervisor will train and guide the respective assigned distribution center department to perform their jobs according to the proper standard operating procedures (SOP?s). Lead in a manner that is consistent with our culture, which is based on four values Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement and on open communication while coordinating warehouse activities to provide a smooth and efficient flow of work. A Day in the Life: Organize staff and workload to meet or exceed distribution productivity performance standards for Receiving, Put Away, Packing, Shipping, or Inventory Control. Develops daily work schedules as workload situation demands. Reconciles and approves time detail for employees in e-time system. Participates in candidate selection for hiring purposes. Trains, recommends and delivers disciplinary action, when appropriate, for issues as attendance, performance, safety, or policy violation. Conducts yearly performance reviews and feedback sessions with employees to discuss metrics and performance related issues, prior to issues becoming increasingly serious. ASEE THE THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Keys to Success: Education: Bachelor?s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience preferred. High school diploma, or equivalent required. Experience: At least 2 years experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment required. At least 2 years of supervisory experience required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong leadership and supervisory skills to guide and develop a large team. Excellent interpersonal skills to optimally communicate and build relationships with employees, peers, and management. Customer-focused approach to ensure high customer satisfaction. Ability to handle problems effectively and give constructive feedback. Performance management experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement. Maintain a creative approach to issue resolution and shown problem solving skills. Additional Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 40-70 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.