Operations Lead, 3PL

Company: Knipper HEALTH
Location: Charlestown
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Overview :Founded in 1986, J. Knipper and Company, Inc. and its affiliates, KnippeRx and Eagle Pharmacy, are dedicated to providing services exclusively for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. We are in an exciting accelerated growth phase fueled by our three integrated business units; Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Custom Pharmacy Solutions (CPS), and Marketing Support and Samples Management (MSSM). Our companys focus and mission are based on building partnerships and collaborating with our clients to create solutions that are strategically designed, faithfully executed and driven by market insight and data to ensure maximum return on our clients investment, ultimately improving peoples lives. The Knipper Vision: Create the shortest path between patient and therapy. Join the growing Knipper family today! SHIFT: 11:30am to 8:00PM ($2 shift differential applies) The Operations Lead, 3PL will focus on the safety, quality and productivity of contributors engaged in operations activities as assigned to them. The Operations Lead, 3PL will be a subject matter expert on SOPs and related application software utilized by associates. The Operations Lead, 3PL will be a multi-tasking, cross-trained leader across all aspects of the 3PL shipping, receiving, material handling and order assembly. Responsibilities:

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (List essential responsibilities and duties)Maintain a safe work environment. Review the Operations Work Instructions specific to each job they are overseeing prior to running the line.Responsible for performing in-process inspections to ensure order accuracy. Ensure equipment is utilized as intended by the manufacturer with all guards and safety devices in place. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, best practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (e.g., line clearance, inventory reconciliation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), sanitation and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).) Responsible for meeting distribution deadlines and the productivity of the area operators under their supervision. Responsible for coordinating cycle counts with Operations Support personnel, and inspections with Quality Assurance.Responsible for appropriate escalation of any incidents related to safety, inventory, or quality. Deploy labor, equipment, and systems focused on achieving benchmarks and productivity requirements for assigned job(s). Accurately report the consumption of resources (e.g., labor, materials, inventory, equipment, cartons, dunnage, etc.).Ensure that paperwork contains accurate and up-to-date information. Ensure that all materials, inventory, and equipment are ready in advance of deploying labor to a work center.Assign individual tasks to associates; assess quality and productivity of output on an on-going basis, adjusting the line and labor as necessary.Participate in all training and process improvement initiatives. Supervisory Management This position is responsible for following the directions of the Operations Supervisor, DC Operations Manager, and other members of the Knipper Operations Management team.This position is responsible for reporting back to the Operations Supervisor and DC Operations Manager on all situations that require escalation to management. The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.Qualifications:
  • MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education/Training: High School Education or higher. Business Experience: One year of related supervisory experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience in a medical products distribution or 3PL distribution site. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:3PL experience in the medical industry a plus. Basic Supervisory Skills or training (including safety and regulatory specific training or experience)General warehouse or distribution skillsUse of job specific machinery and equipment. Certifications are a plus. Basic to intermediate mathematical skills (counting, adding, multiplying, percentages, calculating line rates, capacities, etc.)Basic to intermediate computer skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job the employee is:Frequently required to stand or sit.Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J. Knipper and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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