Operations Supervisor

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Whitestown, IN, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech • Logistics
The Role
Supervise warehouse personnel and lead daily receiving, storage, picking, loading, shipping, inventory, safety, sanitation, and maintenance activities. Create schedules, manage training and performance, resolve shipping and inventory discrepancies, enforce SOPs and cGMP requirements, support process improvements, track operational data and spending, and act as backup to the Operations Manager. The role operates in temperature-controlled and freezer environments and requires occasional lifting.
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Responsibilities
  • Supervise the Warehouse Lead and Warehouse Personnel.
  • Coordinate all warehouse activities, which include the receipt, storage, and shipping of materials to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions.
  • Prepare work schedules to include, but not limited to the following: work assignments/rotations, employee training, breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for vacation/personal absences.
  • Resourcefully and economically organize completion of day to day picking and loading
  • Collaborate with internal and external Clients and Customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving, or inventory.
  • Research errors and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist in developing plans and programs for process improvement.
  • Coordinate new and current employee training to include, but not limited to the following: personal safety, forklift safety, warehouse SOP’s and WI’s.
  • Perform adjustments to daily work assignments as necessary during warehouse personnel shifts to operate within specifications.
  • Ensure building and product is secure during scheduled hours.
  • Supervise the basic fundamentals of warehouse safety and good housekeeping.
  • Confirm warehouse SOP’s are being adhered to and handle corrective actions as necessary.
  • Address employee issues effectively and efficiently without preferences or judgment.
  • Effectively oversee warehouse personnel performance and provide cross training when and as needed for personal development and company economic objectives.
  • Conduct employee performance reviews.
  • Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork.
  • Consistently inform Operations Manager of potential problems and changes.
  • Act as backup in the absence of the Operations Manager.
  • Perform special projects as assigned by Operations Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Job Specifications
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years distribution and warehouse management experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in a warehouse or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is required.
  • Experience with Pharmaceutical warehousing preferred.
  • Familiar with temperature controlled warehousing.
  • Familiar with FDA and cGMP requirements.
  • Demonstration of the following:
    • Effective time management skills.
    • Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed.
    • Attention to detail and organization.
    • Critical thinking.
    • Interest to work in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Expertise
  • Navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite, MQ1.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Experience with warehouse or supply chain environments and transportation.
  • Ability to conduct/track graphical and data-driven analytics related to Client performance.
  • Ability to maintain and track budget/spending trends.
  • Advanced public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Employment Requirements
  • Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
  • Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
  • Occasional lifting of 50 - 75 lbs. is required.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with shippers and employees.
  • Approximately 10% of time is spent on key entry.
  • Must be able to read at a distance close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction.
Working Conditions
  • Activities occur both inside (protected from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.
  • Employee is subjected to extreme cold while supervising in the freezer.
  • Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and working in high places.
Equipment Operated
  • Equipment: Desktop, fax machine, copier, desk phone, forklift, and pallet jack.
  • Systems: Outlook, Excel, Word, TECSYS (warehouse management system) and UKG (employee management system).

No agencies please. 

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of distribution and warehouse management experience, or equivalent education, training, and experience
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Experience with pharmaceutical warehousing
  • Familiarity with temperature-controlled warehousing
  • Familiarity with FDA and cGMP requirements
  • Experience with warehouse, supply chain, and transportation environments
  • Experience navigating Tecsys Elite and MQ1 ERP systems
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to conduct and track graphical and data-driven client performance analytics
  • Ability to maintain and track budget and spending trends
  • Advanced public speaking and presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successful completion of background check and drug screen
  • Ability to occasionally lift 50–75 pounds and work in freezer and other hazardous conditions
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
214 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

LifeScience Logistics, founded in 2006, is a third party logistics company committed to offering the highest quality, flexibility, and compliance in Healthcare Supply Chain Solutions. LSL operates out of four cGMP compliant and FDA registered facilities (Atlanta, GA, Baltimore, MD, Indianapolis, IN and DFW Airport, TX) totaling more than 1.35 million SF of fully validated and temperature mapped space. Our facilities allow for Control Room Temperature (CRT) and Cold Chain Capabilities; both refrigerated (2 to 8 C) and frozen (-20 C) storage. LSL is a Board of Pharmacy licensed distributor, VAWD-accredited, cGMP and FDA compliant company. Our can-do attitude, and efficient operations, set us apart from our competition. We pride ourselves on our ability to bring the best technology, quality, and intellectual capital to our clients. LifeScience Logistics can be found on the web at www.lslog.com. To get LifeScience Logistics news direct, visit http://www.lslog.com/News/Recent.aspx.

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