Distribution Supervisor, 2nd shift

Medtronic•Swedesboro, NJ

21h

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Medtronic is hiring in Woolwich County, here our employees are helping us deliver on the extraordinary. We actively seek a diverse workforce at every level: We require fresh ideas and inclusive insights to maintain our position as an innovative industry leader. That’s why we actively seek, attract, and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who reflect the wide variety of life experiences found among our patients. We’ve been on a three-year journey to modernize our U.S. distribution network and transform how we distribute our products. The Woolwich Distribution site is one of two new U.S. distribution hubs opened within the last year to enhance and streamline our delivery operations. We’re aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. But none of it can happen without you – the people who power our operations and ensure that our customers receive our life-saving therapies when they need them. The Distribution Supervisor oversees shipping and receiving operations, ensuring precise handling of materials and products. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and driving continuous improvement within the distribution function. This is a 2nd shift position.

Requirements

Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
Requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.
Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Requires 1+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of leads and professionals.
Experience with lean principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Advanced knowledge of distribution operations, including shipping/receiving, inventory management, and logistics.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software for tracking and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversees a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties; may work out of a central warehouse.
Uses computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting.
Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing, schedules and requirements.
Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
(un)packs or (un)wraps items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, building materials, office supplies, equipment, etc.
Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to stated identifications; logs receipt of items on system, processes freight bills, packing sheets, and other documents; reports materials shipped and bills of lading; posts weight and shipping charges and routes merchandise to destinations.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)