Inventory Operations Lead

Inventory Operations Lead (Lead Material Handler)

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, material movement, shipping, and distribution.
• Train team members on material handling processes, equipment operation, documentation practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory; perform cycle counts, reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Perform and verify real-time inventory transactions in warehouse or ERP systems
• Prepare, package, and document material shipments to other internal sites as needed.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues and provide guidance on technical or complex tasks.
• Support small projects and improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, or safety.
• Promote and model safe work practices; ensure employees follow safety protocols and proper use of PPE.
• Maintain organized, clean, and efficient warehouse work areas; support 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Use equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, scissor lifts, rulers, tape guns, and other warehouse tools.
• Communicate effectively with internal partners, including materials management, scheduler, production, logistics, and leadership.
• Support accurate documentation of material movements, records, and training compliance.
• Assist other warehouse areas or functions as needed to meet business demands.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading or mentoring others in a warehouse or material handling environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency using computers and inventory management or ERP systems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Skilled in accurate picking, counting, measuring, sorting, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.
• Certified or able to become certified to operate forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and company vehicles.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted and perform physical activities such as standing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in multiple temperature environments and use PPE as required.
• Attention to detail, organization, and consistent adherence to procedures.

Working Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Work is performed in a production or office environment with exposure to electrical equipment.