Senior Manager Distribution Engineering

Thermo Fisher Scientific UK

United Kingdom
Distribution network strategic direction
Operating process and infrastructure analysis
Material handling equipment optimization
This position will support the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network evolution by analyzing and implementing the operating process, physical infrastructure, and material handling equipment best suited for the operation

Job Summary

  • This position will support the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network evolution by analyzing and implementing the operating process, physical infrastructure, and material handling equipment best suited for the operation.
  • The engineering manager is responsible for the proposal and management of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects to support the operational functions across the distribution network.
  • The role will require collaboration across multiple workstreams within the business such as IT, risk management, finance, transportation and safety.

Matching Summary

This position will support the strategic direction of Fisher Scientific’s European Distribution network evolution by analyzing and implementing the operating process, physical infrastructure, and material handling equipment best suited for the operation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distribution network strategic direction
  • Operating process and infrastructure analysis
  • Material handling equipment optimization
  • CAPEX and continuous improvement project management
  • Facility planning and design
  • Vendor bid package preparation
  • Continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM)

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Negotiation skills with suppliers
  • Automation and dangerous goods handling experience
  • Multilingual proficiency (French, Spanish, German)

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Discipline or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years Industrial Engineering experience
  • Experience managing a team and/or large project teams
  • Experience managing complex facility projects
  • Experience in safety, risk management and EU directives

Work Rights

Not specified

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