Lead Logistics Specialist

Penumbra; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Logistics Specialist to enhance warehouse operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. In this pivotal role, you will manage shipping and receiving processes, oversee inventory control, and lead a team to achieve operational excellence. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's mission to revolutionize healthcare. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and performance, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Eleven Paid Company Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipping/receiving and inventory control experience required.
• Leadership experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs for receipts and shipments while delegating tasks to staff.
• Coordinate inventory control activities and train personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Computer Experience

Shipping/Receiving Experience

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ERP System

Job description

The Lead Logistics Specialist is responsible for assisting warehouse staff with maintaining safety, work instruction compliance and a high level of customer service. The Lead will work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

What You’ll Work On

1. Maintain accurate logs and files for receipts, lot control, and daily shipments.
2. Delegate and assign tasks to warehouse staff.
3. Process domestic and or international shipments consisting of pulling the order, entering into computer system, and scheduling carrier pick up.
4. Help coordinate Inventory Control activities through cross-functional communication with Manufacturing, Quality and other departments.
5. Train personnel in inventory control and standard operating procedures.
6. Pull releases from post sterile area to be placed in finished goods inventory and enters releases into ERP system.
7. Update and maintain cycle counting on a routine basis with other staff members.
8. Process daily reports for supervisor.
9. Responsible for cross-training of all staff members.
10. Maintain appropriate segregation of product awaiting release.
11. Coordinate return of products from sterilization facility with sterilizer and freight carrier.
12. Perform Receiving as needed for processing receipts.
13. Lead process improvement projects.
14. Escalates concerns or issues to management.
15. Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
16. Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
17. Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
18. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

What You Contribute

1. High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of previous shipping/receiving, stores and inventory control experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Leadership experience.
3. Computer experience.
4. Knowledge of GMP or GDP preferred.
5. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

Shipping/Receiving and Stores Warehouse and cleanroom environment as needed. Willingness and ability to work on site. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Requires lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

Base Pay Range Per Hour: $25.00 – $32.00

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

What We Offer

1. A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
2. The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
3. A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.