Logistics Team Leader

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Columbus, OH

About The Position

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them . We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Logistics Team Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for Under the guidance of the W&D Management, the Logistics Team Leader is responsible for directing and delegating assignments to efficiently maintain operations in the equipment and building maintenance, receipt, storage, order processing and shipping of customer orders for a multi-company, multi-divisional corporate warehouse and distribution center. Work in a team based environment working closely with others for the common goals of the department. These activities include being compliant to all FDA, DEA, OSHA, Safety, and Company Policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read information and apply what was described in the reading material to situations which may contain several details or describe processes involving several steps.
Capable of understanding and following written and verbal instructions and procedures and understand how they affect others in a team environment.
Must demonstrate ability to read a procedure or instruction and verbally describe what the procedure describes.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management
Must have reliable transportation as position requires working at warehousing facilities located at multiple sites.
Ability to use computers to perform a variety of data-entry transactions, perform, RF transactions and to retrieve information (procedures; safety, employment, and other information). using a calculator
Demonstrated ability to perform basic math functions using a calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide, rounding, etc.)
Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and initiative and be able to work independently to complete daily tasks assigned.
Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously improving work environment
Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment
Operate warehouse industrial material handling equipment as required, Pallet Jacks, Pallet Transfer, High cube, ASRS, Shrink Bundler, Strapping Machines, Shrink Wrapper, Pallet Scales, Conveyor, forklifts, etc.
Ability and willingness to follow directions, as assigned by management, coaches, peers, or in written instructions
Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
Ability to make independent decisions within the scope of operating policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal effectiveness and leadership skills in order to mentor others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a cGMP/pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Warehouse and/or Distribution environment including order processing, inventory control and receipts.
Familiarity with MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel), and SAP or equivalent systems.
Pharmaceutical or other regulatory (cGMP) experience

Responsibilities

Conducts strategy meetings with operation team members to review daily workloads and assignments.
Updates changing workloads with team members throughout the day.
Directs the operation team members within the warehouse to ensure all W&D requirements are completed on a daily basis.
Accurately pick, pack, stage, and load customer orders movement and prepare all pertinent documentation.
Accurately receive and put away all incoming products and supplies.
Keep the warehouse safe, orderly and secure at all times, with items properly identified and segregated for storage, and equipment properly maintained
Reviews and writes departmental procedures.
Effectively handles Warehouse area administrative matters as designated by production Coach/Manager relating to resource utilization, scheduling, etc.
Perform facility cycle counts and assist in reconciling discrepancies with the Materials Management Inventory Control, Specialist II or appropriate Coach.
Works with Learning and Development to support training of W&D personnel.
Ensures compliance with and perform all company business in accordance with Government (cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, Safety) and Company Policies, Procedures, Goals and Objectives.
Acts as back-up in a limited capacity to the Coach, Manager, and Specialist on matters of order processing, inventory control and SAP transactions.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.