Distribution Team Lead

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, the Distribution Team Lead is responsible for performing core warehouse and distribution job elements. They are responsible for meeting or exceeding performance expectations, ensuring job accuracy, following health and safety guidelines, and complying with company and regulatory requirements. This position is based in St. Louis at 2425 South Second.

 Responsibilities:

• Distribution Team Lead may be required to work both 1st and 2nd shift
• Maintains orders, work areas and stock locations in a safe, clean, and organized manner
• Reports unsafe or potentially unsafe hazards to any member of management and assists in the solutions of issues
• Assists Supervisor(s) and works in a lead technical capacity to maintain workflow in department – ability to allocate resources appropriately
• Participates in and supports the development and implementation of process improvement projects and leads test cycles to challenge current practices, improve system efficiency, enhance customer service, training and maintain compliance
• Troubleshoot problems within the department – including root cause analysis and development of solutions to avoid future occurrences
• Assist with testing changes in systemic programs and operational processes
• Perform quality checks or audits to ensure procedures are being followed correctly

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ Years of experience in a Warehouse or Shipping setting
• 1+ Years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational experience in a Distribution Center or in Chemical Manufacturing
• Time management skills
• Communication skills, verbal, listening and written
• Knowledge on training staff in new or existing processes and/or procedures
• Understanding of overall DC operations
• Knowledge of hazardous storage, and shipping regulations
• Knowledge in operating a PC and working knowledge of word processing, SAP and spreadsheet software 

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!