Logistics Operator 4 (APU 4-A)

NEMERA; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Vernon Hills, IL to support daily warehouse operations and supervise a team of six operators. The role involves coordinating tasks, ensuring safety and 5S adherence, and assisting with materials flow between warehouses and production.

The ideal candidate will operate a forklift, manage documentation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining professionalism in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Capability to lead a team of 6.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs.
• Sitting and standing over long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse activities when the Warehouse Supervisor is not in the building.
• Help manage and delegate tasks with the supervisor.
• Identify issues and participate in corrective actions.
• Train new employees (Packers and Material Handlers).
• Maintain safety and 5S standards in the warehouse.
• Verify Goods Received (GR) steps are followed and materials staged FIFO.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist warehouse activities during times when the Warehouse Supervisor is not in the building.
• Help Warehouse Supervisor in delegating and completing tasks.
• Identify issues and participate in corrective actions.
• Train new employees (Packers and Material Handlers).
• Work weekends/overtime in accordance with set departmental/company policies.
• Assist colleagues when necessary to ensure a smooth running of the warehouse.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives implementation.
• Perform specific approved operator level equipment maintenance.
• Execute PPE safety standards while ensuring escalation of issues such as the adherence to PPE.
• Monitor departmental 5S activities, ensuring compliance and standards are met.
• Ensure all warehouse documentation applicable to the job is completed in a timely, accurate manner.
• Transport and/or facilitate the movement of material between warehouses and to production and quality.
• Assist supervisor in motivating the team.
• Report any safety, quality and productivity issues to supervisors and managers.
• Make sure operators are properly using tools and equipment while escalating damage or non-adherence.
• Ensuring that MH line clearance procedures are adhered to.
• Assist in keeping professionalism and respect the standards of the working space.
• Assist in inventory accuracies are being maintained.
• Ensure all scrap procedures are being adhered to.
• Maintain proper storage of materials and indirect supplies.
• Respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Verify Goods Received (GR) process steps are being accurately followed.
• Make sure materials are being staged properly and FIFO (First-In-First-Out) is being followed.
• Perform Team Leader level audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Capability to lead a team of 6.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs.
• Sitting and standing over differing long periods of time.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills, professional and courteous.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP (materials management system) or ability to learn
• Commitment to getting tasks done in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to perform material handler and packer responsibilities
• Intermediate computer skills with experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be a team player capable of providing leadership and buy-in from their team
• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels.

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

Know someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position!

PAY RANGE

$25.00 USD - $28.00 USD Hourly (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

SHIFT SCHEDULE

12-Hour, Rotating Shifts (2-2-3 Rotating Schedule, requiring work every other weekend) from 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.