Receiving Warehouse Supervisor (1st shift)

Simtrabps; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Receiving Warehouse Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in Bloomington, Indiana. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will provide guidance and support to your team, manage material receipt and inventory, and implement safety protocols. If you have a strong background in logistics and leadership, and are passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to quality and innovation in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse/logistics experience and 3+ years of leadership experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material handling equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and oversee material management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety Management

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Forklift

Job description

Receiving Warehouse Supervisor (1st shift)

Join to apply for the Receiving Warehouse Supervisor (1st shift) role at Simtra BioPharma Solutions.

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

This role:

The Receiving Warehouse Supervisor is a member of the Warehousing Leadership Team and reports directly to the Warehouse Manager. This position is responsible for supervising the activities of Incoming Receiving Warehouse Coordinators and Specialists. Responsibility includes material receipt and management, including API, across multiple areas or operations, supporting the production needs for manufacturing and packaging, including working with other Supervisors to deploy employees as needed across all Bloomington locations.

The responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, support, direction, and leadership through positive interactions with all personnel during daily operations over multiple shifts.
• Interview, hire, coach, and develop staff. Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports. Assist in setting performance objectives and development plans.
• Supervise the day-to-day warehouse operations, scheduling and staffing, material management, compliance, training, and auditing activities to support Manufacturing needs.
• Oversee and Champion Safety, 6S, EMS and other programs as requested by Sr. Management.
• Drive daily continuous improvement through process reviews/updates, capacity planning/maximization, using project management and problem-solving tools.
• Ensure warehouse is maintained per requirements: cGMP, OSHA, Baxter CQP/SOP, EHS.
• Ensure truck driving is performed under appropriate DOT and FMSCA guidelines.
• Meet warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Meet warehouse financial standards by monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
• Move inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouses, coordinating inventory transfers with related departments, adhering to FIFO/FIFE staging of materials for use.
• Ensure material is dispensed per MFG schedule and expectations through Schedule review and planning.
• Author/assist/approve reports regarding significant issues (e.g., NCR). SME on areas specific SOPs.
• Represent the company/lead during audits and inspections.
• Maintain storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements.
• Train as driver and warehouse specialist to support resource gaps as needed.
• Maintain inventory and ensure inventory accuracy through performance and reconciliation of physical/cycle counts.
• Keep equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Provide direct support to the weekend shift team and supervision driving program, communicating needs in the shift-to-shift transfer.
• Partner with the weekend shift supervisor to implement continuous improvement activities.
• Know how to receive material and supervise receipt activities as needed.
• Cross train in all warehouses.
• Work with Warehouse Group Leads to deploy resources as needed on weekdays.
• Train to investigate and author Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs & SNCRs), own/accept CAPAs, observations, and as a CCM (Change Control) owner.
• Lead client tours/audits.
• Ensure all team members are knowledgeable and adhering to area and department specific SOPs, as well as maintaining required training compliance.
• Create, track, maintain, and update area specific supply chain metrics.

Desirable qualifications:

• Associate degree or experience as a warehouse lead in multiple areas required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse/logistics or manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software.
• Must be able to utilize material handling equipment (forklift, etc.).
• Acquire and maintain a For Hire License with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled objects (ie: tanks, carts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Utilize applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, and lift to support packing and warehouse activities.
• Duties may require additional hours over 40 scheduled and/or weekend rotation.
• Must be able to work in various temperatures up to -65 to -85 Celsius.

In return, you’ll be eligible for:

• Day One Benefits including Medical & Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, and more.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.