About the role
AI summarisedAs a Team Leader in Distribution Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will oversee daily logistics operations including inbound and outbound shipments, ensure compliance with cGMP and EH&S standards, manage relationships with freight forwarders, and lead a team to maintain operational efficiency and quality. You will serve as a key liaison between Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Warehousing teams while driving continuous improvement and audit readiness.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise daily operations processes in accordance with established procedures and cGMP standards
- Plan and deploy core operational activities, new projects, and ad-hoc tasks
- Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EH&S standards, and international trade regulations
- Authorize and maintain written procedures and related documentation, including revisions and amendments
- Ensure approved instructions related to operations are clearly communicated and strictly implemented
- Raise and investigate non-conformances/deviations in Global TrackWise and ensure timely closure
- Ensure sufficient manpower, resources, and flexibility to support daily operations and volume fluctuations
- Drive safety, efficiency, productivity, on-time delivery (OTD), and quality performance
- Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support employee development
- Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
- Support Operations Manager and General Manager in task delegation and operational alignment
- Oversee inbound and outbound shipments and coordinate material movement
Requirements
- Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in logistics or operations
- Preferably in a clinical trials, pharmaceutical, or controlled temperature environment
- At least 1 year of people management or supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of cGMP, EH&S, and quality systems
- Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment