Shipping Lead

Zimmer Biomet; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a production shift lead to support the manager in establishing and maintaining a productive department operation. You may perform some duties in the manager’s absence and help ensure shipping/receiving accuracy.

You will lead and train staff, monitor lean manufacturing flows, and perform periodic quality checks to maintain GMP and safety standards. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, A thorough technical understanding of functional discipline is required, which may require advanced training or education as relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership and direction to employees in assigned areas.
• Communication between shifts on issues related to operational needs.
• Assist manager in monitoring and communicating Environmental, Health, & Safety requirements to area employees.
• Identify personnel related issues in department including conflicts and incidents of misconduct and communicate with manager to address matter.
• Monitor lean manufacturing product flows and the reallocation of resources as needed to ensure required service rates are achieved.
• Periodic quality system/compliance checks on operations being performed by employees in all assigned areas.
• Maintain department records as required.
• Must attain and maintain self work schedule and determine priorities.
• Train and direct employees to operate and maintain equipment to meet production, GMP, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and solve daily shipping and receiving discrepancies and errors

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Environmental Health & Safety

Problem solving

Training

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JDEdwards

DCS

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

Aid and assist manager in establishing and maintaining a productive and efficient departmental operation through leadership functions. Must be able to perform some of the required duties during manager’s absence. No disciplinary authority.

How You'll Create Impact

• Provide Leadership and direction to employees in assigned areas.
• Communication between shifts on issues related to operational needs.
• Assist manager in monitoring and communicating Environmental, Health, & Safety requirements to area employees.
• Identify personnel related issues in department including conflicts and incidents of misconduct and communicate with manager to address matter.
• Monitor lean manufacturing product flows and the reallocation of resources as needed to ensure required service rates are achieved.
• Periodic quality system/compliance checks on operations being performed by employees in all assigned areas.
• Maintain department records as required.
• Must attain and maintain self work schedule and determine priorities.
• Train and direct employees to operate and maintain equipment to meet production, GMP, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and solve daily shipping and receiving discrepancies and errors

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Computer literate with working knowledge of JDEdwards and DCS.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately document information on all router documents per applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Zimmer Work Instructions (ZWI).
• Strong verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees including production employees, management, and technical professionals.
• Understanding of lean mfg concepts and objectives.
• Proven Leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to be a role model for desired Zimmer behaviors.
• Change agent with the drive to learn new concepts and processes, and assist with implementing those changes.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to lead and train people.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions from Manager.
• Must be able to meet all technical and physical requirements of primary job function.

Your Background

• High School Diploma or GED, A thorough technical understanding of functional discipline is required, which may require advanced training or education as relevant.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability