Senior Manager in Distribution Engineering at Fisher Scientific, overseeing strategic projects for the European distribution network. Responsibilities include managing capital projects and collaborating across teams for operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
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.
Responsible for the proposal and management of CAPEX and continuous improvement projects to support the operational functions across the distribution network.
Provide engineering expertise coupled with leadership of the engineering team to support the strategic plan.
Collaborate across multiple workstreams within the business such as IT, risk management, finance, transportation and safety.
Manage new facility projects, building retrofits, and installation activities.
Perform and manage the analysis of facility planning data, calculation of facility space requirements, and facility layout and design.
Manage partner relationships by performing detailed studies on current partners/suppliers, preparing vendor bid packages, and reviewing vendor quotations for selection.
Assist with operational and financial forecasting, capital expenditures, CapEx justifications, and improvement analyses.
Manage and optimize use of Material Handling Equipment, Sortation Systems, Storage Systems, Racking Systems and Equipment, RF Storage & Location Systems, WMS, ERP.
Perform design and process flow analyses (including time studies) and develop related recommendations aimed at operational improvements, lowering costs and improving customer service.
Develop databases and other tools and to automate the engineering and maintenance processes.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Discipline or Technical apprenticeship coupled with equivalent training and experience (NVQ, HND, HNC, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years Industrial Engineering experience.
Experience managing a team and/or large project teams.
Experience in managing complex projects related to facility design and construction and existing facility retrofits.
Experience in safety, risk management and knowledge of EU directives and standards.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a strong emphasis in MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Visio.
Proficient in AutoCAD.
Strong negotiation skills to successfully negotiate agreements with suppliers and contractors for the DC operations and facility.
Strong background and experience in continuous improvement methodology such as Six Sigma, Lean, TQM.
Benefits
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Travel 25% in average – with peaks during critical phases
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