Distribution and Assembly Supervisor

Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

Job Description

The Distribution Supervisor will serve as a key point of contact within the site warehousing team in prioritizing objectives with internal stakeholders. In partnership with site HR, logistics, and operational leadership, this role is expected to foster a positive work environment and a culture of ownership and accountability.

What you’ll do

• Analyze and monitor the receiving, picking, packaging, assembly, and shipping processes; recommend changes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate errors
• Supervise personnel responsible for shipping, receiving, kit assembly, and inventory management; ensure appropriate staffing and workflow execution for effective, on-time results in a manner compliant with LGC’s ISO 13485 quality systems
• Supervise the execution of production plans for kit assembly shop orders that ensure on-time delivery while minimizing on-hand inventory
• Support the cycle count program, annual physical inventory and visual inventory management (Kanban, ROP/ROQ levels)
• Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the assignment focus to include resolving shipping delays, completing stock checks, addressing customer complaint and NCMR root cause investigations, etc.
• Export/import shipment problem resolution support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with previous supply chain operations or warehousing experience
• 5 years of progressive work experience in small-package shipping and receiving functions, both domestic and international
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate team members through direct line management or influence
• Ability to effectively manage a team of warehousing professionals, including staffing and professional development, and provide operational guidance on various initiatives to achieve project goals
• Fundamental understanding of packaging materials, systems and processes
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with peristaltic pumps, repeat pipettes and other manual and automated dispensing and delivery systems
• Experience working with information technology, including ERP or shipping software (e.g. FedEx, UPS)
• Effective computer skills required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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