Team Leader, Distribution

PPD (Thermo Fisher)

Madison, WI, USA
Onsite
2+ years warehouse distribution experience
2+ years direct team leadership experience
Lean continuous improvement methodologies
PPD (Thermo Fisher) is seeking a Team Leader for their Distribution operations in Madison, WI. This hands-on leadership role requires overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, while leading a team focused on continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant handling of critical materials in a global mission to make the world healthier.
  • The position requires hands-on participation in daily warehouse operations while driving process improvements using Lean principles and the Practical Process Improvement framework.
  • Candidates must maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and cGMP standards while developing team capabilities and optimizing supply chain performance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

PPD (Thermo Fisher) is seeking a Team Leader for their Distribution operations in Madison, WI. This hands-on leadership role requires overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, while leading a team focused on continuous improvement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years warehouse distribution experience
  • 2+ years direct team leadership experience
  • Lean continuous improvement methodologies
  • ERP systems SAP proficiency
  • cGMP regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Inventory management cycle counting

Nice-to-have

  • Forklift certification and operation
  • Business or Supply Chain degree
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Practical Process Improvement framework
  • Quality systems certifications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship
  • Pass comprehensive background check including drug screen
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Flexibility to work overtime

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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