Senior Manager Distribution Engineering

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Job Description

Position 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 position will provide the engineering expertise coupled with the leadership of the engineering team to support the strategic plan. The role will require collaboration across multiple workstreams within the business such as IT, risk management, finance, transportation and safety

Fisher Scientific’s European distribution network consists of warehouses in UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Spain and Czech Republic. The core three facilities are in UK, France, and Germany. Our distribution network is complemented by several 3PL operations.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Developing databases and other tools and to automate the engineering and maintenance processes.
• Travel 25% in average – with peaks during critical phases
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities, as directed.

Minimum Requirement/Experience:

• 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.

Key Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a strong emphasis in MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Visio.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and work effectively with others in the management team.
• Must possess the analytical qualities to make sound decisions, through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals
• Must possess strong negotiation skills to successfully negotiate agreements with suppliers and contractors for the DC operations and facility.
• Must have strong background and experience in continuous improvement methodology such as Six Sigma, Lean, TQM….

Desirable/Beneficial:

• Working knowledge of infrastructure and operational needs of multiple distribution centers.
• SQL experience.
• Experience in distribution environments including automation, warehouse management systems, storing and handling dangerous goods.
• Languages – French, Spanish and German