Material Supervisor

Unither Pharma; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical premiums

401(k) contributions with match

HSA contributions

Job summary

Unither Pharma seeks a Material Supervisor at our Rochester, NY facility to ensure efficient flow and storage of materials. Lead Warehouse and Distribution staff, monitor ERP transactions, and coordinate intra-facility transfers following FEFO procedures.

Reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, maintain cGMP standards, and ensure timely material support for production schedules while training and evaluating staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5–10 years in pharma or highly regulated environment as Receiving/Warehousing Associate.
• 3–5 years in a coordinator or supervisory role in pharma or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control and ERP systems; MS Office; JDE/Shelly WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction to staff and coordinate workflow within the unit.
• Ensure work is scheduled effectively with checkpoints and quality controls.
• Verify and approve timecards; monitor attendance with Distribution Manager.

Skills

Inventory variance analysis

Quality management systems (Track Wise

Schedule adaptability

Workforce planning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree

Tools

JDE

Shelly WMS

Job description

Material Supervisor

Who we are?

As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.

As a world leader in sterile single dose, we have 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2400 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 360 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Warehouse and Distribution Manager,

JOBSUMMARY:

Responsiblefor ensuring the efficient flow and proper storage of materials throughout thefacility in accordance with documented procedures. Oversees and coordinates Warehouse Associate activities to support accurate and timely physical movementof materials and corresponding transactions within the ERP system. Coordinates intra-facility material transfers and ensures appropriate resources and support are available. Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, and operational efficiency, while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work environment that meets all customer and regulatory requirements. Provides leadership to the Warehouse and Distribution team through training, coaching, and performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides day-to-day direction to staff and coordinates workflow within the work unit, including assigning and prioritizing work, disseminating operational information, arranging coverage for planned and unplanned absences, providing technical guidance, and resolving routine operational issues.
• Ensures work is scheduled effectively and that appropriate checkpoints and controls are in place to monitor progress and quality.
• Verifies and approves employee timecards and monitors attendance in coordination with the Distribution Manager, in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws and Company policy.
• Supports the Distribution Manager in fostering an effective team environment by coaching, training, and supporting employees, and by contributing to performance evaluations and corrective action processes as appropriate.
• Assists with interviewing, selection, and onboarding of Distribution staff, in compliance with equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination requirements.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Company HR policies and practices and applies them consistently to support fair, compliant, and effective employee management.
• Conducts ongoing assessments of training and skill needs, maintains training and competency matrices, and partners with the Distribution Manager to ensure required training is completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the delivery of materials and components to production lines in accordance with FEFO requirements and established procedures.
• Supports production operations by ensuring timely availability of materials and components based on the weekly production schedule and adjusts material support as needed to accommodate schedule changes.
• Performs inventory adjustments and reconciliations as required to ensure accurate system and physical inventory alignment.
• Assists the Warehouse and Distribution Manager in ensuring all deviations, CAPAs, and SOPs are documented, maintained, and closed in a timely and compliant manner.
• Ensures all warehouse inventory is maintained in appropriate cGMP status in accordance with regulatory and Company requirements.

Your profile

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED required; college degree preferred
• 5-10 Years’ experience in a pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated environment as a Receiving / Warehousing Associate.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a coordinator or supervisory role in a pharmaceutical industry or highly regulated environment
• Licensed operator of materials handling equipment preferred
• Knowledge of inventory control and ERP systems required, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with JDE and/or Shelly WMS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates the ability to identify and analyze inventory variances, including investigating and resolving discrepancies outside of normal cycle count tolerances.
• Proficient in the use of quality management systems (e.g., Track Wise) to ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits flexibility and sound judgment in responding to daily schedule changes driven by resource availability, material flow, or equipment constraints.
• Effectively plans, allocates, and adjusts manpower resources to support dynamic operational demands, including coordination with internal departments and external partners such as receiving bays, component carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• The ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Warehouse/production environment with some disagreeable elements such as noise, dust, fumes, heat, safety hazards, etc.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the day
• Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention.
• Subject to frequent interruptions of normal routine.
• Occasionally subjected to weekend, holiday, or irregular hours.

Compensation range

0.00 - 0.00USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums(a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributionswith wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
• And more—because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It’s a package designed to reward impact—not just hours worked.

More Than Just a Paycheck

At Unither, we don’t just offer competitive hourly wages—we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation.

We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.

We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.

Join us and make a difference!

Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.