Job Description Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for the effective leadership and overall management of the Shipping, Inventory Control and Receiving associates. Responsible for setting daily/weekly/monthly priorities for the department using data-based decisions to drive actions and resource allocation. Oversees daily operational activities, establishment of priorities, and developing system and processes for achieving goals related to safety, costs, quality, productivity, workforce development, and plant initiatives. Uses continuous improvement tools (i.e. Lean Mfg., Focused Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, etc.) to deliver measurable improvements and build a professional and effective warehouse culture and expertise within the department. Fosters the workforce by developing associate ownership by involving all associates in the daily review process, performance measurement tacking, auditing, and accountability. Receive general direction on objectives.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities

• Manages department to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization of resources, equipment, and personnel.  

• Ensures timely and effective execution of all Shipping, Inventory Control and Receiving daily operational objectives. This includes Inventory Management, all inbound and outbound activities including all domestic and international Shipping functions.  

• Manages departmental projects and initiatives to include cost savings, inventory reduction, and process optimization directives and process improvements.  

• Prepares and initiates monthly reports to include required corporate metrics, project timelines and productivity measurements.  

• Develops and executes the business strategies for the Shipping, Inventory Control and Receiving department to meet the goals and objectives of the business including staffing, inventory optimization, equipment, and space requirements.  

• Participates in the development and analysis of manufacturing processes and procedures to optimize departmental efficiencies and maintain high product quality.  

• Lead the hiring, training, enrichment, and career development of all department Associates.  

• Initiates the timely performance appraisal of all direct and indirect personnel with the assistance of department management.  

• Leads and fosters the departmental continuous improvement programs (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) by providing the tools, resources and support needed.  

• Develops performance objectives and training programs for the department.  

• Ensures a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers including responsiveness and clearly managing expectations.  

• Ensures compliance with all business and departmental policies.  

• Keeps abreast of US and non-US regulations affecting own area of supervision/management and complies with those regulations. Initiates changes to BDB practices and procedures to support compliance requirements. Communicates the need for compliance to members of own functional area. Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the