Receiving Lead

Nature and Scope

This position is a member of the Receiving Team, which is part of the Logistics department. The Receiving Team is responsible for warehouse activities associated with the manufacture of safe, effective and sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company SOPs, policies and cGMPs. In conjunction with Production Management, the Logistics Team provides input and assistance to other Departments as needed, playing a critical role in maintaining production schedules and meeting Company goals.

The Receiving Lead will act to ensure good practice, documentation review, as well as to provide training Receive materials (both inventory and non‑inventory items), put away materials in rack locations. Pull and stage materials for production. Perform daily and monthly cycle counts. Coordinate with Supervisor and/or Receiving Manager on activities schedule and projects.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Receiving Functions:
  • Verify incoming shipments against Bill of Ladings, and Purchase orders for correct items, counts and contents.
  • Work with Procurement on deficient receipts (ex: invalid PO, incorrect items on receipt, incorrect quantities on receipt).
  • Receive incoming inventory and commodities directly in the AS400 computer system or by the use of scanning guns.
  • Put away received inventory items in proper storage locations.
  • Deliver received non‑inventory materials to end user community.
  • Segregate and quarantine materials requiring Q.A/ Q.C. sampling and testing.
  • Assist Q.A/Q.C. in sampling by providing them with materials required and/or staging materials in an appropriate manner.
  • Remove materials from the Quarantine area for release and then transferring items physically to release locations and electronically on the AS/400.
  • Inform logistics management of any inventory discrepancies.
  • Perform daily and monthly cycle counts.
  • Ability to certify and drive material handling equipment in warehouse areas.

• Production Support Functions:
  • Review production pegging requirements.
  • Request materials needed from storage warehouse.
  • Ensure no quarantine materials are in WIP warehouse.
  • Receive, verify and put away materials transferred from the receiving warehouse.
  • Transfer raw materials and componentry to the production staging area.
  • Verify all materials being issued are of the correct item code #, within retest dates and that quantities on the container are represented on the Inventory System.
  • Ensure the proper staging of materials to the production floor based on the receiver # in F.I.F.O. order.
  • Check materials returned from production for proper identification, condition and correct quantities.
  • Place returned materials in proper storage location both physically and electronically.
  • Perform daily and monthly cycle counts.
• Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing Company policies and procedures, as well as cGMP, health and safety requirements, and all applicable governing body standards.
• Train and provide work direction for receiving associates.

• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent, required.
• 4 years' experience in warehouse, required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, AS400 computer experience preferred.
• Experience with commercially available warehouse management/inventory control software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and willingness to learn and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and function in a team oriented work environment.
• Ability to certify and drive material handling equipment in warehouse areas.
• Ability to conform to all associated regulatory requirements, FDA & DEA, as well as state and local regulations associated with the…