Material Control Lead - 12 Hours Shift - AM (6:30am-6:30pm with Rotating Weekends)

Material Control Lead - 12 Hour Shift - Rotating Weekends 6:30am-6:30pm

Scope:

This position is responsible for leading the activity on the shipping/receiving docks, pre-weigh/compounding and the production floor, and directing the activities of shift employees to support the priorities of the Material Control Department.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Coordinates with other functional groups, including: Customer Service, Supply Chain, Compounding, Production, Scheduling and Quality to ensure goals and priorities are aligned and executed.
• Performs reviews and reconciles SAP transactions and reports to ensure they are completed accurately and timely. 
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies. 
• Identifies, develops and delivers training on SOPs, On-the-Job procedures and work instructions based on job responsibilities.  Ensures warehouse personnel are adequately trained.
• Operates powered industrial equipment (PIT) in accordance with established safety procedures, completes daily checklists and notifies the proper individuals of needed repairs.
• Secures and maintains all necessary safety equipment and follows established safety procedures.
• Supports shipping and receiving by staging material, and loading and unloading trucks.
• Supports production by picking and staging components for production, and processing finished goods into inventory.
• Follows regulatory procedures for handling and labeling both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Keeps warehouse area clean and orderly at all times.
• Leads and promotes safety awareness and responsibility within the department and facility that ensures safe work conditions for all employees, contractors and visitors.  
• Supports the safety initiatives and processes that help identify and correct any unsafe work conditions.   Provides recommendations for improvement to management and the safety department. 
• Complies with FDA and cGMP requirements, and provides recommendations to improve equipment performance that drives superior quality product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating powered industrial equipment in a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) plus years in warehousing environment, preferably in the personal care/pharmaceutical/food industry in lieu of degree.
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.
• SAP experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to lead a warehouse staff with minimal assistance.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with peers and management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, leadership skills and organizational skills.
• Strong technical skills and experience in analytical problem solving. 
• Ability to receive and understand instructions and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Certified to operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Good understanding of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices Regulations (GMP’s) and OSHA safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work overtime & weekends as required.
• Wear hairnet, safety glasses, long pants, steel toe shoes/boots and any other uniform standards.

• Read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability sit, bend, stoop, climb, and stand for long periods of time in one place.
• Able to lift items up to 50 lbs.