Shipping Lead

Eurofins•Barberton, OH

8d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Lead is responsible for the products and shipping department by: gathering, keeping stock, and ordering products that meet customer requirements; product planning and product marketing; defining the products department vision; shipping and receiving vendor and client orders; working closely with the Sales and Marketing teams and Customer Service Executives to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The individual will be required to work closely with the sales team and be responsible for growing the products division in a manner that supports the company's overall strategy and goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED. BS or BA degree is preferred, but not required.
Minimum of three years of laboratory experience or similar experience with customer service, sample login and creation of sample collection kits
Must be able to work standing for most of the day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on repeated basis
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with managing people
In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management best practices
Strong computer and organizational skills
Excellent communication (both oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Delegation skills to foster employee development

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment
Oversee the storage, organization, and distribution of products and supplies in the warehouse
Implement and maintain efficient inventory control procedures to minimize discrepancies and ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment
Review invoices, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to maintain adequate supply of products to assure client satisfaction in normal and peak delivery periods
Manage the procurement and distribution of shipping labels, both internally to the various company locations and externally to the clients
Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile variances
Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Implement and enforce quality control standards to ensure accuracy and integrity of all products received and shipped. Address and resolve any quality issues promptly
Prepare regular reports on warehouse operations, including key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Assures compliance with health and safety and regulatory requirements and serves as a resource for employees
Adherence to QA and QC protocols
Responsible for approval of time worked, approving paid time off and other administrative duties.
Develops and monitors group work schedules based on current and projected workloads and adjusts staffing resources as needed
Ensures that the laboratory group members maintain effective communication in order to eliminate waste and scheduling delays. Continually developing a team that works well together
Adherence to corporate policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Responsible for departmental SOPs
Sets targets, standards for and monitors productivity and timeliness within the group
Responsible for maintaining of proper inventory of supplies to effectively manage costs while meeting customer objectives and needs