Warehouse Supervisor

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

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:

Hillsboro, OR. 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 screen.

Discover Impactful Work:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll contribute to warehouse operations with direct impact on our high-tech production facility. As Warehouse Supervisor, you'll oversee daily logistics operations while developing a collaborative team focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence. You'll manage receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping to ensure accurate, timely material handling for our production lines and customers. Using Lean methodology and our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) system, you'll support continuous improvement and optimize workflows while maintaining rigorous compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements specific to high-tech manufacturing.

A Day in the Life:

• Supervise daily warehouse operations in a high- tech production environment.
• Ensure efficient material flow to support production schedules.
• Manage inventory accuracy.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize material handling processes.
• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Manage and develop a team of warehouse personnel.
• Maintain and improve inventory management systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production planners to meet manufacturing demands.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Keys to Success:

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate's degree required plus 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field within a highly technical organization.
• Industry certifications like APICS, LEAN, and Six Sigma are a plus.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and lean methodologies.
• Experience with cGMP, ISO, and regulatory compliance in a high- tech manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and shipping regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various temperature environments (ambient, cold storage, freezer).
• Ability to work different shifts and occasional overtime as needed.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
• Experience managing inventory accuracy and cycle counting programs in a high- tech production setting.
• Familiarity with high-tech manufacturing processes and materials a plus.

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!