Group Lead II, Warehouse (M-F 11am-7:30pm)
About The Position
The Group Lead II, Warehouse directs a shift of warehouse operators and oversees departmental processes and productivity. The role requires strong knowledge of complex equipment, manufacturing processes, warehouse operations, and monitoring systems. The Group Lead sets an example and ensures operators follow safety, quality, environmental, operational, and personnel expectations. The role also trains less experienced operators, identifies opportunities for improvement, and leads changes to physical operations and written procedures. The position is responsible for up to 13 Warehouse Associates, operational activities, manpower schedules, equipment performance, and communication of operational events. The Group Lead works to resolve productivity issues, alarms, and equipment failures; helps operators solve problems; and contributes to process improvements. The role also supports employee evaluations, participates in meetings and information sharing, and communicates constructively with the group and supervisors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of experience in a pharmaceutical operations setting or similar environment, including at least two years as a Warehouse Lead.
- Proficient use of warehouse management systems to track and trend process-critical data, such as PI or SAP.
- Forklift experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of plant economics to make decisions aimed at efficiency and reliability.
- General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and email.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more with assistance.
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb, stand, and walk for an entire shift of eight hours or more.
- Ability to pass medical screening and/or background checks conducted by local, state, and federal authorities.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of compliance regulations such as DEA, TSA, FAA, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and/or FTZ for receiving and shipping materials.
- Forklift certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct operational activities and manpower schedules for a group of up to 13 Warehouse Associates.
- Independently perform job responsibilities and provide on-the-job training where needed.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify potential maintenance issues, productivity concerns, alarm issues, and equipment failures; work to resolve them.
- Enforce safety, quality, environmental, operational, and personnel policies and communicate operational events and issues to appropriate individuals.
- Be responsible for group or shift productivity and supervise direct and, where applicable, non-direct labor.
- Apply knowledge of assigned-area jobs and Good Manufacturing Practices, and demonstrate compliance with local and industry quality and safety standards.
- Lead and organize operators in solving problems and recommend and lead improvements to manufacturing and departmental processes and procedures.
- Conduct business professionally, address issues constructively at the appropriate organizational level, and take ownership of tasks.
- Provide verbal input to supervisors for annual written employee evaluations and performance reviews.
- Share information to promote production efficiency and attend and actively participate in meetings.
- Communicate problems clearly and foster effective group communication.
- Operate all jobs and maintain operating conditions within the desired range.
- Train less experienced operators in equipment, processes, basic computer programs, and manufacturing monitoring systems.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Short-term incentive program eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
