Operations Manager

LifeScience Logistics•Whitestown, IN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager will be responsible for directing, mentoring, training, and coaching direct reports. This role serves as the Designated Representative (DR) for the site and is responsible for preparing and maintaining the departmental budget. The Operations Manager will lead and/or assist with the planning, design, implementation, communication, and delivery of company initiatives. Key responsibilities include tracking and accounting for warehouse accuracy and productivity, creating and implementing measures to improve productivity and employee morale, and interacting frequently with senior leadership, clients, and managers to meet company initiatives. The role also involves implementing special projects, overseeing after-hours events, potentially managing 24/7 emergency operations, serving as the Hazard Communication Program Administrator, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures, cGMP, SOPs, and work instructions. Additionally, the Operations Manager will collaborate with Facility Management to maintain a safe working environment, negotiate and manage vendor contracts, and promote a work environment emphasizing Safety, Regulatory compliance, and Client Focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years distribution and warehouse management experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in a warehouse or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
Demonstrated healthcare experience in a regulated environment and demonstrated working knowledge of cGMPs, VAWD, ISO, DEA, FDA, and US Customs standards and regulations.
Familiar with temperature-controlled warehousing.
Effective time management skills.
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct appropriate research as needed.
Strong presentation skills.
Attention to detail and organization.
Interest in working in a fast-paced environment.
Deftly navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite, MQ1
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including Statistics and Pivot Tables), PowerPoint.
Experience with warehouse or supply chain environments and transportation.
Ability to conduct/track graphical and data-driven analytics related to Client performance.
Ability to maintain and track budget/spending trends.
Advanced public speaking and presentation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Clear and Professional diction in English.
Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
Some travel required.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Direct, mentor, train, and coach direct reports.
Serve as Designated Representative (DR) for site.
Prepare and maintain departmental budget.
Lead and/or assist with planning, design, implementation, communication, and delivery of company's initiatives.
Track and account for warehouse accuracy and productivity.
Create and implement measures to improve productivity.
Create and implement measures to improve and or maintain employee morale.
Frequently interact with CEO, VPs, Directors, Clients and Managers to meet company initiatives.
Implement special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
Oversee all after-hour events and potentially manage 24/7 emergency operations.
Serve as the Hazard Communication Program Administrator.
Ensure all safety procedures, cGMP, SOPs, and work instructions are followed to comply with regulatory standards.
Work with Facility Management department to ensure facility structure is maintained as a safe working environment.
Negotiate and manage contracts for vendor services.
Promote a work environment with emphasis on Safety, Regulatory compliance and Client Focus.