Area Manager, Weekend Shift

ResMed Inc; Lithia Springs, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed Inc in Lithia Springs, GA is seeking an Area Manager to oversee shipping, receiving, storage of materials and finished goods. You will drive safety, quality, customer experience and productivity, while developing a culture aligned with ResMed’s values.

You will lead a team, manage labor and inventory, ensure timely deliveries, and continuously improve processes using WMS/Oracle systems. Flexibility with shifts and a focus on training and mentorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of warehouse/distribution experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience implementing inventory control, distribution programs and continuous improvement.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with Oracle or similar SCM systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Support safety programs ensuring a safe work environment.
• Review forecasts and determine labor needs to meet daily, weekly, and monthly objectives.
• Balance labor to operate a balanced and efficient shift while meeting daily deadlines.
• Promote continuous improvement and elimination of non-value added activities.
• Ensure staff training to meet customer demand.
• Mentor and motivate hourly workforce.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, shipped on time and to spec.
• Maintain quality objectives within budget and deadlines.
• Manage inventory controls and accountability.
• Communicate with team to align with organizational needs.
• Modify methods and procedures as needed.
• Recommend policy changes to improve area performance.
• Maintain reports reflecting department effectiveness.
• Set and manage goals for self/team.
• Collaborate with peers and management to resolve cross-functional issues.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety culture

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS/Oracle

Oracle

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Please note the hours for weekend shift are Friday to Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

The Area Manager

The Area Manager will be responsible for the management of all activities and personnel related to shipping, receiving, storing of materials and/or finished goods. You will contribute to the development of a workplace culture that reflects ResMed’s organizational values, standards, core competencies and behaviors.

Four key areas that you’ll always focus on are safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity for your department / area.

Responsibilities

• Support all safety programs ensuring a safe work environment
• Review forecasts and determine labor needs to meet daily, weekly, and monthly objectives
• Meet with team on a daily basis to balance labor ensuring that you are operating a balanced and efficient shift while meeting daily deadlines
• Foster an environment that harbors continuous improvement and the elimination of non-value added activities
• Ensure proper training of staff in order to effectively and efficiently meet customer demand
• Support, mentor, and motivate your hourly workforce
• Ensure materials are received from proper vendors, delivered to inventory and finished goods, packaged according to specification, and shipped in a timely manner
• Ensure quality objectives are met while operating within the allocated budget and meeting delivery deadlines while being flexible and working efficiently
• Manage inventory control to ensure accountability of materials and goods
• Establish appropriate communications (content and frequency) with team to align focus and efforts with organizational and customer needs.
• Establish and/or modify operational methods and procedures as needed
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures to improve area of responsibility or organization as a whole
• Maintain documentation and prepare reports that reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities
• Establish and manage goals for self and/or team that meet or exceed departmental objectives
• Collaborate with peer group, senior management, and field personnel to problem solve and/or resolves issues among functional areas, other sites, or customers and the company
• Manage and sustain product traceability systems, utilizing WMS/Oracle, to support customer and quality requirements
• Ensure health, safety and cleanliness of the work environment overseeing that inspection and maintenance of equipment is done on a regular basis
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
• Must have demonstrated experience in implementing inventory control systems, distribution operations programs and continual improvement programs
• Strong familiarity with MS Office applications
• Prior WMS experience
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and local OSHA safety regulations related to warehousing and shipping environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess a customer-centric commitment to build and maintain customer relationships
• Energetic, self-motivated, and quick thinking with a positive attitude
• Desirable: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Oracle or comparable Supply Chain/Logistics systems
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System

Job Environment

Warehouse environment. Incumbent will walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 40lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, and overtime as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.

Resmed (NYSE:RMD, ASX: RMD) creates life-changing health technologies that people love. We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in more than 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives. Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective. Ultimately, Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home. Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.