Team Lead

The Opportunity: In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission‑based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location: Middletown, DE. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Hourly Pay Range: $24–$26. Benefits Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage Wellness programs Medical coverage starting Day 1 Paid Time Off (PTO) Company‑paid holidays Choice holidays Financial Well‑Being: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits 401(k) with company participation Tuition assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Chemistry, or a related field preferred 5–6 years of inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain experience within a regulated environment (cGMP, GLP, ISO), including leadership or coordination responsibilities Strong experience with ERP systems (SAPMM, Oracle or equivalent) including reporting, purchasing and item master data Hands‑on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning and handheld devices Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, dashboards) and PowerPoint Solid knowledge of inventory control practices (FIFO/FEFO, lot tracking, cycle counting, variance analysis) Understanding of chemical handling and compliance requirements (storage, segregation, labeling, SDS) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred Experience coordinating or supervising team activities, including scheduling, task allocation and performance feedback Technical Skills Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems Experience working in regulated environments (GMP strongly preferred) Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/SixSigma) Additional Requirements Ability to lift 50lb Strong communication and interpersonal skills How You’ll Thrive Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high‑tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end‑to‑end laboratory operations support. As a Team Lead within Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services organization, you will play a critical role in delivering end‑to‑end operational support across lab environments, leading inventory and material management activities, ensuring operational excellence, compliance and a high level of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily inventory activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting Develop and manage schedules to align resources with customer demand and service levels Serve as the primary point of contact for customer escalations and operational issues Act as site lead in the absence of the Supervisor, making real‑time operational decisions Translate customer needs into actionable plans and proactively mitigate risks Monitor performance metrics, analyze KPIs and support business reviews Ensure inventory accuracy through oversight of cycle counts, variance investigations and lot/expiration tracking Coordinate sourcing activities and support supplier performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality and cost Support team success through task coordination, training and ongoing feedback EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avantor