Senior Manager Distribution Engineering

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

United Kingdom
Onsite (monday to friday)
Bachelor of science in engineering
5 years industrial engineering experience
Team management and large project leadership
The Senior Manager Distribution Engineering position at PPD (Thermo Fisher) in the UK seeks a seasoned professional to enhance the European Distribution network's operational efficiency through engineering expertise and leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in industrial engineering, project management, and team leadership, as well as a strong capability in continuous improvement methodologies

Job Summary

  • This role supports the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific's European Distribution network evolution by analyzing and implementing optimal operating processes and infrastructure.
  • The engineering manager is responsible for managing CAPEX proposals, continuous improvement projects, and collaborating with IT, finance, and safety teams across multiple countries.
  • Candidates must possess strong analytical and negotiation skills to optimize material handling equipment, facility layouts, and vendor relationships while ensuring operational efficiency.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Senior Manager Distribution Engineering position at PPD (Thermo Fisher) in the UK seeks a seasoned professional to enhance the European Distribution network's operational efficiency through engineering expertise and leadership. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in industrial engineering, project management, and team leadership, as well as a strong capability in continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5 years Industrial Engineering experience
  • Team management and large project leadership
  • Facility design, construction, and retrofitting
  • Safety, risk management, and EU directives
  • Advanced MS Office, AutoCAD, and Visio proficiency
  • Continuous improvement methodologies like Six Sigma

Nice-to-have

  • SQL database experience
  • Distribution automation and WMS knowledge
  • Handling dangerous goods expertise
  • French, Spanish, or German language skills
  • Multi-site distribution center infrastructure knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years Industrial Engineering experience
  • Experience managing complex facility design projects
  • Knowledge of EU safety and risk standards
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project

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