ManagerTL Warehouse and Logistics – 2nd3rd Shift

ROLE SUMMARY

Manager/TL Warehouse and Logistics Off Shift role is responsible for receipt storage and movement of materials in support of Pfizer Kalamazoo Manufacturing operations. This role provides leadership for hourly warehouse colleagues and ensures all warehouse and material handling operations are conducted in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) following all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA DEA DOT HAZMAT EPA etc.). The role also coordinates and manages all personnel activities for their team to ensure appropriate staffing coverage in the department including hiring on-boarding training performance management (annual cycle and special circumstances) workload balancing and colleague development. The scope of this operation includes leadership responsibility across 2 shifts (2nd and 3rd shifts) and across all warehouse locations materials and functions (excluding receiving and shipping operations). The role requires a flexible schedule that allows regular supervisory presence across both shifts and the ability to occasionally interact with team members on 1st shift.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Always practices and promotes a safe work environment
• Leads hourly warehouse personnel logistics operators technicians/specialists responsible for performing transportation and warehouse duties.
• Enables successful execution in the delivery of goods to support manufacturing activities.
• Provides oversight and ensures inventory accuracy as it relates to the entry of transactions periodic cycle counts and performance of annual physical inventory.
• Coordinates and manages personnel activities to ensure appropriate staffing coverage in the department including hiring on-boarding training performance management (annual cycle and special circumstances) workload balancing and colleague development.
• Conducts routine team meetings and shares information with team in a timely and effective manner.
• Actively engages in colleague development including timely performance feedback and other aspects of the performance management process
• Responsible for GMP and governmental regulatory compliance as it relates to documentation practices in the completion of inventory control receiving and shipping records.
• Works with internal and external customers to ensure service levels are met through effective communication and problem solving.
• Identifies process improvements and serves as a change agent for continuous improvement initiatives regarding compliance safety risk minimization product quality and waste reduction through application of IMEx principles.
• Participates in and/or leads self-audit. Creates a state of audit readiness by ensuring the warehouses and equipment is maintained and cleaned appropriately to meet required standards.
• Identifies and implements corrective actions resulting from inspections and incident reviews.
• Establishes maintains and analyzes key metrics.
• Assists manager with special projects and other duties as assigned
• Assists in establishing annual expense budgets tracking/analyzing actual expenses and ensures budgets are met.
• Facilitates and participates in safety and product quality investigations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and prior pharmaceutical warehouse transportation and/or manufacturing experience required for this role. Prior experience includes strong knowledge support and capability related transportation and warehouse methods and practices. Qualifying military experience may also be considered in lieu of industrial experience. Specifics are as follows:
  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or Science with a minimum of 3 years of experience and 1 years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical warehouse transportation and/or manufacturing environment
  • Associates Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience and 3 years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical warehouse transportation and/or manufacturing environment.
  • High School Diploma with a minimum 7 years of experience and 5 years demonstrated leadership capability in a pharmaceutical warehouse transportation and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently manage organize problem solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast pace environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and can with all levels of colleagues.
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Visio)
• Must possess strong math interpersonal and communication skills (oral and in written form).
• Must have valid drivers license andbe able to drive between warehouse locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience participating in audits and interacting with regulatory agencies desired
• SAP experience

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform office work (desk computer phone)
• Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours absent of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of required duties.
• Able to stand and frequently walk between production centers/areas to supervise operations.
• Occasional bending stooping squatting carrying and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
• This position involves moving machines is exposed to temperature changes and is required to wear personal protective equipment in certain areas.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum expectation of 40 hours per week unless otherwise dictated by management or business needs.
• Able to work traditional and/or split shifts as well as weekends holidays and overtime as needed to effectively manage operations and complete production documentation and schedule.
• May be needed to travel between facilities when necessary.
• Use of eye protection gloves and other PPE is required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform office work (desk computer phone)
• Ability to stand upright for several consecutive hours absent of any medical restrictions which could restrict completion of required duties.
• Able to stand and frequently walk between production centers/areas to supervise operations.
• Occasional bending stooping squatting carrying and/or lifting up to 25 pounds.
• This position involves moving machines is exposed to temperature changes and is required to wear personal protective equipment in certain areas.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum expectation of 40 hours per week unless otherwise dictated by management or business needs.
• Able to work traditional and/or split shifts as well as weekends holidays and overtime as needed to effectively manage operations and complete production documentation and schedule.
• May be needed to travel between facilities when necessary.
• Use of eye protection gloves and other PPE is required.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.