Group Lead II, Warehouse (M-F 11am-7:30pm)
About The Position
The Group Lead II, Warehouse directs the operational activities of a warehouse shift and is responsible for the productivity of the group or shift, including up to 13 Warehouse Associates. The role requires strong knowledge of complex equipment and manufacturing processes, maintaining operating conditions within the desired range, and operating all jobs in the assigned area. The Group Lead sets an example and ensures operators follow safety, quality, environmental, operational, personnel, and Good Manufacturing Practices expectations. The role includes directing manpower schedules, training less experienced operators, monitoring equipment performance, resolving productivity issues and equipment alarms or failures, and leading process and procedure improvements. The Group Lead communicates operational events, provides input for annual employee evaluations, participates in meetings and information sharing, and conducts business professionally. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical operations setting or similar environment, including more than 2 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.
- General computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and email.
- Comprehensive understanding of plant economics to make decisions aimed at efficiency and reliability.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more with assistance.
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, climb, stand, and walk for an entire shift of 8 hours or more.
- Must pass medical screening and/or background checks conducted by local, state, and federal authorities.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of compliance regulations for receiving and shipping materials, including DEA, TSA, FAA, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and/or FTZ.
- Forklift certification.
- Prior supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct operational activities and manpower schedules for a shift, with responsibility for up to 13 Warehouse Associates.
- Independently perform job responsibilities and provide on-the-job training to less experienced operators as needed.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify potential maintenance issues, and anticipate and resolve productivity issues, alarms, and equipment failures.
- Enforce safety, quality, environmental, operational, personnel, and Good Manufacturing Practices policies and expectations.
- Communicate operational events and issues to appropriate individuals and promote group communication.
- Manage the productivity of the group or shift and supervise direct and, where applicable, non-direct labor.
- Lead and organize operators in resolving problems and recommend and lead improvements to manufacturing and departmental processes and procedures.
- Provide verbal input to supervisors for annual written employee evaluations and performance reviews.
- Share information to promote production efficiency and actively participate in meetings.
- Conduct business professionally, address issues constructively at the appropriate organizational level, and take ownership of tasks.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
