Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Connecticut Innovations; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing sector is seeking a Naugatuck Warehouse and Inventory Manager. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in warehouse management and a strong understanding of safety regulations. Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainability and innovative practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management.
• Hands on experience as a warehouse worker in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations including shipping and receiving.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all materials.
• Implement best practices in warehouse layout and material flow.

Skills

Warehouse management standards

Inventory management

Technical Aptitude

Safety regulations

Mechanical ability

Education

High School Education or GED Equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

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P2 Science Overview

Founded in 2009, P2 Science was started by two scientists from Yale University, who were disheartened by the widespread use of non-sustainable, synthetic compounds found in everyday use. P2 Science started with a simple vision - develop high performance, innovative ingredients that align with planetary health.

P2 Science has become a global leader in bringing naturally derived, sustainable ingredients to market; partnering with brands and manufacturers in 25 countries.

Through a proprietary process called Process Intensified Continuous Etherification ("PICE"), P2 transforms renewable forest-derived feedstocks into high-performance ingredients for use in a variety of personal care, cosmetics, and beauty products.

• The company started up its first manufacturing plant in September 2018.
• In 2022, P2 won five industry awards, including the Innovation Best Breakthrough Supplier Award from BeautyMatter, one of the most trusted voices in beauty.
• In January 2023, Unilever's haircare brand, Living Proof, launched three new products built on P2's ingredients.
• In November 2023, P2 Science announced the appointment of Oihana Elizalde, PhD as Chief Executive Officer. Oihana joined P2 after having served as Head of Sales for BASF Personal Care North America, and VP / General Manager of the MIRUM business at Natural Fiber Welding.

P2’s investors include Advantage Capital, BASF, Chanel, Connecticut Innovations, Elm Street Ventures, HG Ventures, Lewis & Clark Agrifood, Safermade, and Xeraya.

Position Summary:

The Naugatuck Warehouse and Inventory Manager is responsible for warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping/receiving of materials at the Naugatuck Connecticut facility. Additionally, this position is responsible for preparing and fulfilling sample order requests.

Responsibilities / Job Functions

• Manage the plant warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Implement and maintain best practices in warehouse layout and material flow.
• Implement and build out the warehouse management, inventory management systems, and workflow processes
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Own and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, and consumables.
• Prepares samples and commercial orders for shipment both overseas and domestic
• Manages sample fulfillment process.
• Helps production supervisor with plant inventory management: tracking safety stocks, expiration dates, running weekly reports.
• Work closely with production to understand material demands.
• Performs functions in the ERP system such as inventory adjustments, verifying sales orders, running inventory reports.
• Ensures all work is carried out in a safe manner, and all company safety, quality and regulatory policies, procedures and instructions are followed
• Assists in the development of safety, quality, and inventory procedures and instructions.
• Follows all safety procedures and instructions in response to incidents and spills of hazardous materials.
• Ensures customer requirements are met at all times.
• Reviews material properties needed for acceptance of raw materials and provides samples for testing and retains as required
• Authorized for acceptance of materials that meet all specification requirements. Contacts Supervisor or designee in the event raw materials do not meet required specifications.
• Participates in facility incident investigations as required.
• Contribute to the maintenance of P2’s ISO Quality Management System in daily activities.
• Follows all procedures relating to FSSC 22000 in your daily activities.
• Enters all necessary items into the Process Pro Global ERP System.

Safety Responsibilities

• Wears/Uses required PPE at all times and ensures all employees wear/use required PPE.
• Follows all safety policies, instructions and rules ensures all employees follow all safety policies, instructions and rules.
• Performs plant housekeeping inspections as required.
• Performs safety equipment inspections as required.
• Follows all regulations for handling hazardous waste

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Warehouse management standards and best practices
• Hands on experience as a warehouse worker in the chemical manufacturing sector.
• Inventory management skills
• Experience with International shipments (IATA, DHL, FEDEX, Haz Mat, etc.)
• Strong Technical Aptitude
• Ability to work flexible schedule as required
• General knowledge of safety regulations, safe work practices and handling of hazardous materials
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification and HAZWOPER Operations Level Training
• Trustworthy high integrity individual who can work well in a team environment.
• Mechanical ability a plus

Physical Demands

• Position is considered “heavy work”, defined as exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment including respirators which will require a clean-shaven face for suitable fit under the OSHA regulations.
• Capable of operating a forklift.

Education and Experience

• Minimum High School Education or GED Equivalent.
• 3-5 years warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management.
• 3-5 years in the chemical industry.
• ERP Systems

P2 Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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