Area Lead, Materials

Performs all aspects of Materials Handler activities while ensuring security and accountability of inventory through transaction documentation, process and procedure verification, and system review. Performs leadership responsibilities, such as training and motivating staff, scheduling, conducting performance management, enforcing company policies, and interfacing with other departments and divisions. Serves as a group leader, under the general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, to perform work in connection with the pulling, transferring and WIP functions necessary for the day-to-day operation of the warehouse molding department. Determines priorities and make assignments accordingly and ensure that effective lines of communication between manufacturing team, quality team, Engineering team and materials are established. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Molding Shift Supervisor in the assignment and supervision of personnel in order to achieve an efficient operation at all times.
• Organize and schedule work assignments to achieve maximum efficiency and meet processing objectives.
• Keep informed of changes and new procedures in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure safety of personnel and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. 
• Develop, mentor, and train associates in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Regularly communicate and prepare feedback to the Warehouse Supervisor on the performance of associates.
• Research any irregularities or discrepancies on the Work Order as they arise and address accordingly.
• Assure efficient operations of all parts functions including daily machine counts, pack out cycle counts auditing Material Handler Transfer sheets Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Oracle skills or Equivalent   
• Must be able to read and understand procedures
• Proficient with Computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills, very detail oriented
• Ability to make fact based decisions in a fast paced environment

Education and Experience 

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma
• Two years of Material Handling experience required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 40 pounds

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

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ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

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