Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Operation Manager

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Shanghai, China
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 5 years of operations experience in a multinational corporation, including over one years in a managerial role, and 3 years in the dangerous chemicals industry
Education
College degree in a chemical-related field

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Role Summary

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The Operations Manager will integrate and grow the dangerous-goods business in Shanghai while managing EHS and compliance risks in dangerous-goods warehouse operations.

What You'll Do

  • Build efficient interfaces and handover processes with pickup sites, and develop SOPs, work instructions, and training programs.
  • Lead daily warehouse operations, including goods receipt and dispatch, stock transfers, repacking, and inventory management.
  • Establish warehouse performance metrics and scorecards, and create a 3PL warehouse cost analysis dashboard.
  • Optimize China's warehouse and distribution network and apply PPI methodology to improve processes and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Sourcing on vendor evaluation, onboarding, and management, and introduce WMS systems and digital applications.

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Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of operations experience in a multinational corporation, including over one years in a managerial role, and 3 years in the dangerous chemicals industry. Proficiency in dangerous-goods classification and storage conditions; hands-on experience with dangerous-goods warehouse safety and barcode systems; strong communication skills in English and Mandarin; proficiency in MS Office, Office 365, Power BI, and ERP systems; strong technical and strategic data analysis skills; self-motivation, teamwork, and willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Job Description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Operations Manager in Shanghai. You will play a pivotal role in integrating and growing our DG business. You will also ensure flawless EHS and compliance risk management within our DG warehouse operations.

  • Build and manage efficient interfaces and handover processes with each pickup site
  • Develop and deliver practical SOP/WI and training programs for collaborators
  • Lead a team to ensure daily operations, including goods receipt and dispatch, stock transfers, repacking, and inventory management
  • Establish important metrics and scorecards to measure and improve warehouse performance
  • Build a transparent 3PL warehouse cost analysis dashboard
  • Optimize China's warehouse and distribution network
  • Apply PPI methodology for continuous process excellence and cost-effectiveness
  • Collaborate with the Sourcing team for vendor evaluation, onboarding, and management
  • Introduce advanced WMS systems and digital applications to improve market competitiveness
  • Maintain up-to-date expertise on DG warehouse regulations

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 5 years of operations experience in a multinational corporation, including over one years in a managerial role, and 3 years in the dangerous chemicals industry
  • Proficiency in DG classification and storage conditions
  • Extensive hands-on experience with DG warehouse safety and barcode systems
  • College degree in a chemical-related field
  • Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin
  • Proficient in MS Office, Office 365, Power BI, and ERP systems
  • Strong data analysis skills, both technically and strategically
  • Self-motivated great teammate with a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.