Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving

Role Summary

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, supervise shipping and receiving operators to ship, receive, stage and store medical products in a timely manner and with a high regard for safety and quality, while following GMP guidelines. Activities can include hiring and training new staff, motivation and development of employees through coaching or corrective actions up to and including termination, payroll management, employee scheduling, performance reviews, operating within departmental budget, inventory analysis/control, participating in quality audits, improving efficiencies of department related tasks, performing minor machine maintenance, and implementing company policies and procedures. Support Corporate Trucking Operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe work practices of all personnel in warehouse area
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Perform periodic inspections to ensure the quality of all receipts and shipments
• Direct the activities of operators, clerical staff, quality auditors and mechanics throughout the shift
• Train employees on SOPs pertinent to their work area
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of shipping & receiving documents

Qualifications

• Required: Possess High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Possess basic reading and math skills
• Required: Minimum three to five years as a shipping & receiving/warehouse supervisor
• Required: Willing to work shifts, including weekends/overtime as required
• Required: Travel or logistics exposure as applicable

Skills

• Good work history, positive attitude, good attendance record and proven work ethic
• Strictly comply with Standard Operating Procedures and GMP practices and guidelines
• Understanding of Logistics (Possible International Shipments)
• Communicate with Plant Manager and other employees about potential problems or process improvements
• Work well in a team environment, coach/motivate other employees
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Support company culture of quality, accountability, efficiency and teamwork
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and MRP systems

Education

• Bonus: Associates Degree

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of FDA regulations for medical device/pharmaceutical (preferred)