Team Lead

at VWR International, LLC in Middletown, Delaware, United States

Job Description

The Opportunity:
In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Middletown, DE
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hourly Pay Range: $24-$26

Benefits
Health & Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Medical coverage starting Day 1
Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Choice holidays
Financial Well-Being

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Commuter benefits

401(k) with company participation

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What we're looking for

High school diploma or GED required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
Experience

5-6 years in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a regulated environment (cGMP, GLP, ISO), including leadership or coordination responsibilities

Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, or equivalent), including reporting, purchasing, and item master data

Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning, and handheld devices

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, dashboards) and PowerPoint

Solid knowledge of inventory control practices (FIFO/FEFO, lot tracking, cycle counting, variance analysis)

Understanding of chemical handling and compliance requirements (storage, segregation, labeling, SDS)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred

Experience coordinating or supervising team activities, including scheduling, task allocation, and performance feedback
Technical Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Experience working in regulated environments (GMP strongly preferred)

Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
Additional Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

How you will thrive and create an impact
Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As a Team Lead within Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services organization, you will play a critical role in delivering end-to-end operational support across lab environments. You will lead inventory and material management activities, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate daily inventory activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting

Develop and manage schedules to align resources with customer demand and service levels

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer escalations and operational issues

Act as site lead in the absence of the Supervisor, making real-time operational decisions

Translate customer needs into actionable plans and proactively mitigate risks

Monitor performance metrics, analyze KPIs, and support business reviews

Ensure inventory accuracy through oversight of cycle counts, variance investigations, and lot/expiration tracking

Coordinate sourcing activities and support supplier performance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost

Support team success through task coordination, training, and ongoing feedback

Disclaimer:
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