Manager, Operations PL

Overview

The Manager, Operations, 3PL role is responsible for the effective management and leadership of a cGMP warehouse operation, and the personnel in supporting roles. This includes all aspects of the warehouse operation; receiving, storage, picking, inventory control, shipping and product returns and includes products classified as controlled substances, temperature sensitive and hazmat. Prioritize the daily workload to ensure effective use of resources, with a focus on inventory accuracy, cGMP’s, Standard Operating Procedures, Client Specific Business Rules, safety, and operating metrics.

Support internal and external clients.

Must be available to work the hours of 3:30pm-12:00am ET Tuesday-Friday & 10am to 6:30pm ET Saturday; based out of our Charlestown, Indiana location.

• Maintain a safe working environment for all associates.
• Maintain inventory accuracy levels at 99% or better.
• Ensure Warehouse resources are effectively deployed to meet fulfillment requirements for client service level agreements.
• Ensure all warehouse operations comply with security procedures in the facility.
• Ensure storage and staging areas are consistently maintained according to requirements in SOP’s and are organized, clean and accurately stored/staged.
• Drive continuous improvement process for inventory record accuracy throughout all operations.
• Ensure proper coordination of incoming and outgoing materials to meet deadlines and delivery requirements.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate handling, recording and reconciliation of return shipments.
• Ensures all direct reports have clearly defined roles and responsibilities, monitors employee performance to ensure maximum utilization of resources.
• Identify areas for improvements and initiate changes to departmental processes and procedures.
• Promote cooperation, teamwork and open communication company-wide by supporting all internal customers.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate departmental SOPs. Provides training and counseling to ensure SOPs are followed.
• Promote and model behavior that support company policy for business conduct; defined as CHART principles;
  Caring, Honesty, Accountability, Respect & Trust.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Education/Training: Four-year college degree and/or extensive experience managing a complex integrated materials handling environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical, or other cGMP warehouse environment.

Business Experience
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Eight (8) years inventory/warehouse experience with three to five years of experience in a warehouse environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in WMS setup and system utilization – Manhattan SCALE experience a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to “think” process flows is a plus in a regulated environment
• Multitask balancing objectives along with issue resolution and day to day activities
• Excellent communication skills including but not limited to documentation, presentation and facilitation skills
• Training and instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Caretria is an equal opportunity employer.