Operations Supervisor

Life Science Logistics•Clayton, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating warehouse personnel and activities, including the receipt, storage, and shipping of materials to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions. This role involves organizing daily picking and loading, collaborating with customers to resolve discrepancies, researching errors, and implementing corrective actions. The supervisor will also develop plans for process improvement, coordinate employee training, and ensure building security. Daily workload assignments, supervision of warehouse safety and housekeeping, and adherence to SOPs are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the supervisor will address employee issues, compile productivity statistics, conduct performance reviews, and complete end-of-shift paperwork. This position acts as a backup to the Operations Manager of Commercial Operations and performs special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 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 is required.
Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen).
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pharmaceutical warehousing preferred.
Familiar with temperature controlled warehousing.
Familiar with FDA and cGMP requirements.
Navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite, MQ1.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate Warehouse Personnel and warehouse activities which include the receipt, storage, and shipping of materials to meet productivity goals, operating objectives, and warehouse maintenance functions.
Resourcefully and economically organize completion of day-to-day picking and loading.
Collaborate with internal and external customers to resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving, or inventory.
Research errors and implement corrective actions.
Develop plans and programs for process improvement.
Coordinate new and current employee training to include, but not limited to: personal safety, forklift safety, warehouse policy and procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform adjustments as necessary during shift to operate within specifications.
Prepare work schedules to include, but not limited to, work assignments/rotations, employee training, breaks, overtime assignments, and coverage for vacation/personal absences.
Ensure building is secure during scheduled hours.
Assign daily work load to Warehouse Personnel.
Supervise the basic fundamentals of warehouse safety and good housekeeping.
Confirm warehouse SOPs are being adhered to and handle corrective actions as necessary.
Address employee issues effectively and efficiently without preferences or judgment.
Compile daily productivity and reliability statistics for management.
Effectively supervise Warehouse Personnel performance and provide cross training when and as needed for personal development and company economic objectives.
Conduct employee performance reviews.
Complete daily sanitation schedule and process end-shift paperwork.
Consistently inform Operations Manager of Commercial Operations of potential problems and changes.
Act as backup in the absence of Operations Manager of Commercial Operations.
Perform special projects as assigned by Operations Manager of Commercial Operations.
Other duties as assigned.