Supervisor, Materials Management

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Responsible for multiple operating services including employee moves, shipping and receiving, badge access security, building automation systems, building or equipment maintenance and repairs, janitorial services, and/or transportation services for an assigned site or function/s.
• Manages staff within a section or department, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of facility support staff. Issues schedules and delegates, reviews and checks work.
• Coordinates activities of vendors, including subcontractors, shipping and receiving, and mail services.
• Generates purchase requisitions and maintains records of expenditures.
• Recommends and implements procedures to improve service delivery.

EDUCATION

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years)
• 1+ year of leadership responsibility
  In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong managerial skills and the ability to mentor and motivate staff
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities
• Basic understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, security, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or light general construction may be required
• Ability to effectively interact with outside vendors and internal customers
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities