How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
What's the role?
The Logistics Supervisor will be accountable for service, quality, cost management, and leadership of production functions within their lab. They receive assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Typically works on several functions with at least 1 employee and is involved in hiring, termination, job duties and discipline of exempt and non-exempt employees according to policies and management guidelines. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Supervises lead lab technicians
Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do:
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Increase the profitability of the laboratory through safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives
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Develop and maintain a strong leadership team
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Strengthen and maintain the company’s image and reputation – drive company initiatives
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Monitor and improve on industry trends related to lab operations
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Uphold safety standards as defined by the company, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
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Lead and support efforts related to the onsite safety committee
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Utilize a variety of tools to track, solve and maintain positive KPI’s (key performance indicators)
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Conduct activities designed to grow the core knowledge of associates working toward defect reduction
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Embrace outside assistance from subject matter experts as needed
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Drive and sustain process improvements
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Build a culture that recognizes that customers have alternative choices to our products and services
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Work directly with customers, sales, marketing and other departments to ensure our goals align
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Plan, direct and manage daily activities related to WIP (work in process) including appropriate staffing levels
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Monitor spending at the lab level and drive cost saving measures
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Focus operating efforts against measurable performance requirements and financial targets
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Monitor capacity requirements to achieve organizational goals
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Perform additional tasks as required
Do you qualify?
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2+ years' overall experience in ophthalmic, medical device, wholesale product, manufacturing or related filed required
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Bachelor's degree in related field; or in lieu of degree 10 years' experience required Previous management experience required
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LEAN, Six Sigma or ISO certification preferred Track record exceeding customer expectations Knowledge of routing/tracking work within a network
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Managerial courage to accept constructive feedback and react appropriately Effective communication skills both verbal and written
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Ability to develop line leaders to meet daily tasks through exceptional leadership and fostering a positive learning environment
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Strong working application of Microsoft Office
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Proven track record of rational/ analytical approach to complex problems Maintain true to documented processes for consistency
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Previous experience successfully managing operation financial P&L's Ability to interpret and share data at various levels within the organization Provide accountability to achieving goals
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Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
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Ability to focus for long periods of time, visual acuity (natural or corrected) to 20/20 Have attention to detail and symmetry
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Have solid dexterity and mechanical skills
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Dependable, able to follow directions either written or verbal
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Ability to communicate with other associates in a clear, concise manner Professional demeanor
We have world class benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS:
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Medical
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Vision
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Dental
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401k Matching
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Employee Assistance Programs
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Vacation and sick pay from your first day
ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Christina Choing
Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
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What We Do
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).
With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
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