Distribution Manager 2nd Shift
Distribution Manager 2nd Shift
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$ 94400 - 141600
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Job Description
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
Medtronic is hiring in Woolwich County here our employees are helping us deliver on the extraordinary. We actively seek a diverse workforce at every level: We require fresh ideas and inclusive insights to maintain our position as an innovative industry leader. Thats why we actively seek attract and develop employees who are patient-centric passionate and who reflect the wide variety of life experiences found among our patients.Weve been on a three-year journey to modernize our U.S. distribution network and transform how we distribute our products. The Woolwich Distribution site is one of two new U.S. distribution hubs opened within the last year to enhance and streamline our delivery operations. Were aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. But none of it can happen without you the people who power our operations and ensure that our customers receive our life-saving therapies when they need them.
The Distribution Manager oversees all aspects of shipping and receiving operations ensuring precise handling of materials and products. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency optimizing resource utilization and driving continuous improvement within the distribution function.
The Distribution Manager oversees all aspects of shipping and receiving operations ensuring precise handling of materials and products. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency optimizing resource utilization and driving continuous improvement within the distribution function.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Provide tactical and operational leadership to the distribution team including shipping receiving and warehouse operations professionals setting clear objectives and priorities.
Ensure compliance with company policies safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Utilize computer systems to track log verify and report shipments and inventory levels.
Implement and enforce shipping practices procedures transportation routing schedules and requirements.
Oversee the receiving process to ensure accurate verification of quantity weight and conformity of materials received.
Pack unpack and prepare items for shipment including finished products raw materials assemblies and equipment.
Process freight bills packing sheets bills of lading and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Monitor and manage performance metrics to achieve operational goals and customer service objectives.
Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency reduce costs and enhance service levels.
Collaborate with other departments to coordinate logistics resolve issues and optimize processes across the supply chain.
Mentor coach and develop team members to enhance performance and foster career growth.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders external customers and vendors regarding ongoing operations and logistics.
Use influence and persuasion to gain cooperation and alignment on operational objectives and initiatives.
May have budget or profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the distribution function.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
To qualify for this position candidates must meet the following criteria:
Bachelors degree (or equivalent international degree).
5 years relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience including supervisory experience.
Nice-to-Have:
Additionally the following skills and qualifications are desirable:
Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of supervisors and professionals.
Professional certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g. APICS CSCMP).
Experience with lean principles Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
Advanced knowledge of distribution operations including shipping/receiving inventory management and logistics.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software for tracking and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
