Team Leader, Distribution Operation

Job Description :

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION:
As a Team Leader at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll support excellence in our supply chain operations while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this key role, you'll oversee all aspects of logistics operations, including inbound and outbound shipment activities, while ensuring strict adherence to EH&S and cGMP standards. You'll coordinate material movements, manage relationships with freight forwarders, and serve as the primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Warehousing teams. This position offers the opportunity to develop effective logistics strategies, enhance transportation processes, and maintain consistent material flow while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations & Compliance

• Manage and supervise daily operations processes in accordance with established procedures and cGMP standards.

• Plan and deploy core operational activities, new projects, and ad-hoc tasks.

• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EH&S standards, and international trade regulations.

• Authorize and maintain written procedures and related documentation, including revisions and amendments.

• Ensure approved instructions related to operations are clearly communicated and strictly implemented.

• Raise and investigate non-conformances/deviations in Global TrackWise and ensure timely closure.

Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Ensure sufficient manpower, resources, and flexibility to support daily operations and volume fluctuations.

• Drive safety, efficiency, productivity, on-time delivery (OTD), and quality performance.

• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support employee development.

• Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Support Operations Manager and General Manager in task delegation and operational alignment.

Logistics & Coordination

• Oversee inbound and outbound shipments and coordinate material movement.

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners.

• Act as primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Warehousing teams.

• Support inventory management, stock taking, and other activities to ensure operational continuity.

• Ensure timely submission of operational reports and provide data analysis when required.

Continuous Improvement & Audit Readiness

• Lead team participation in PPI and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure proper documentation in relevant systems (e.g., Rever or other dashboards).

• Participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness activities.

• Enforce workplace safety standards, housekeeping (5S), and EHS compliance.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.

Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in logistics or operations, preferably in a clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or controlled temperature environment.

At least 1 year of people management or supervisory experience.

Working knowledge of cGMP, EH&S, and quality systems.

Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment.