Pharma Warehouse Operations Lead — Air Freight

Talentify; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Indianapolis/Plainfield, IN seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to establish and execute policies for cargo handling in the onsite warehouse, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA and internal standards. You will oversee loading/unloading, manage staff, and coordinate Pharma freight operations.

You will lead a small team, hire and coach staff, monitor performance, implement quality controls, and collaborate with senior management to deliver strategic results.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs. experience in similar field.
• 2+ yrs. leadership experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional overtime.
• Airfreight experience preferred.
• Has extensive depth of expertise and knowledge in specialized functions or business areas.
• Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Deals with cross-cultural tactical issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Pharma freight services to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective processing of shipments.
• Supervises receiving, pickup and delivery, rating, billing, documenting, warehousing, routing, dispatching, and transporting freight.
• Verifies load planning as it relates to placement of containers/weight on the aircraft to ensure air worthiness and that regulations, e.g., FAA, and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of Pharma air freight.
• Supervises two or more staff. Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff.
• Assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes.
• Implements and directs quality control program for all operational areas.
• Establishes, monitors, and revises policies, procedures, and service standards for the operation
• May be responsible for new operations and customer project teams
• and direct vendors regarding hub
• Expert advisor to peers and internal customers.
• Collaborates with senior management to deliver strategic business results.
• Builds collaborative working relationships across groups; evokes loyalty and respect from others.
• Implements business strategies with direct impact on business unit/functional results. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to achieve results would normally result in major delays in assigned work resulting in considerable expenditure of additional time, human resources, and/or funds.
• Ensures performance planning, coaching, and evaluation occurs per policy.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Flexibility

Airfreight experience

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Indianapolis/Plainfield, IN seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to establish and execute policies for cargo handling in the onsite warehouse, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with FAA and internal standards. You will oversee loading/unloading, manage staff, and coordinate Pharma freight operations.

You will lead a small team, hire and coach staff, monitor performance, implement quality controls, and collaborate with senior management to deliver strategic results.