Senior Manager Distribution Engineering

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Multiple Locations, , UK
Facility design and construction management
Material handling equipment optimization
Continuous improvement methodologies
This position supports the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network by analyzing and implementing operating processes and infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This position supports the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network by analyzing and implementing operating processes and infrastructure.
  • The role involves managing CAPEX projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across multiple business workstreams including IT, finance, and transportation.
  • Travel is required approximately 25% of the time, with peaks during critical project phases.

Matching Summary

This position supports the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network by analyzing and implementing operating processes and infrastructure.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facility design and construction management
  • Material handling equipment optimization
  • Continuous improvement methodologies
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Team and project management
  • Safety and risk management knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • SQL experience
  • Multilingual skills French Spanish German
  • Distribution automation knowledge
  • Warehouse management systems experience
  • Dangerous goods handling knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical apprenticeship
  • Minimum 5 years industrial engineering experience
  • Experience managing teams and large projects
  • Knowledge of EU safety directives and standards

Work Rights

Not specified

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