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

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

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.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.