Manager, Warehouse Operations and Material Handling

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions in Allentown, PA, seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead warehousing activities, ensure SOPs, and align with production, sales, records control, and purchasing.

The role directs inventory control, KPI tracking, staffing, and safety, and requires a Bachelor's in logistics or 5+ years management plus APICS.

You will optimize inbound/outbound shipments, manage multiple sites including Conshohocken, and supervise AS-RS systems to meet tight 4-hour production timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and/or Warehouse Management or 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ Warehouse Management experience.
• APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate periodic inventory cycle counts in warehouse and adjust inventory as needed.
• Track and report KPI metrics detailing daily warehouse operations and use trends to plan space and resources.
• Escalate warehouse strains to proactively manage utilization and ensure smooth inbound/outbound shipments.
• Evaluate staffing and resources daily and shift as needed to maintain functional warehouse infrastructure in Allentown.
• Establish and update operational procedures for verification of shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and inventory accuracy.
• Direct movement of raw materials and finished goods between Allentown sites and Conshohocken; ensure on-time deliveries to production and customers.

Skills

Staff management

KPI reporting

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Warehouse Management

APICS certification

Tools

AS-RS warehousing system

Job description

Our work truly matters and our resourcefulness can make all the difference in getting life-saving drugs to the people who need them, when they need them. We’re more efficient and effective when we’re not overly bound to a set way of working. Bring your resourcefulness and agility to continue your career at Sharp.

This position directs warehousing activities for organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates while maintaining all Sharp standards including – Standard Operating Procedures and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate periodic inventory cycle counts in warehouse, as required by Sharp or at the request of customers. Adjust inventory as needed and elevate variances that exceed $500.
• Track and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics on a scheduled basis that detail daily warehouse operations. Use metrics to identify trends and create proactive plans for managing warehouse space, resources and properly functioning logistics between warehouses.
• Escalate and communicate all warehouse strains to proactively manage warehouse utilization.
• Proactively evaluate daily staffing and resource needs and shift resources as needed to maintain a properly functioning infrastructure to the warehouse system in Allentown.
• Establish and update operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments from all sites are performing to standards in a smooth and controlled manner.
• Ensure delivery of components to support production sites to meet a 4 hr timeline from request to delivery. Escalate occasional component deliveries to aid production as needed.
• Inspect the physical condition of warehouse and equipment and ensures that forklift inspections are conducted daily and actions are taken to maintain high standards of cleanliness and order.
• Prepare work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Manage and coordinate movement of raw materials and Finished Goods between all Allentown sites and Conshohocken and finished goods shipment from Allentown.
• Direct the salvage of damaged or used material.
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.

The role will manage staff coverage and staffing levels of Allentown campus, including operation of AS-RS warehousing system and all Allentown warehouse sites. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and / or Warehouse Management or 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years’ Warehouse Management experience. APICS certification