Logistics Warehouse Manager

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Administrative Supervisor (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC10

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Logistics Warehouse Manager oversees daily operations of the State Laboratory of Public Health logistics warehouse ensuring accurate inventory control and safe handling of critical and hazardous materials. This position manages a cloud-based inventory system coordinates shipping and receiving of scientific medical and administrative supplies and supervises staff to maintain efficient workflow.

Responsibilities include planning and managing warehouse logistics monitoring compliance with safety protocols and ensuring timely distribution of materials to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires frequent interaction with vendors courier services and laboratory units to support statewide laboratory operations.

The Logistics Warehouse Manager position maintains a perpetual inventory of all inventories ($750000 on hand in over 1300 separate items) carried by the warehouse.


Key Duties Include:
- Manage a cloud-based inventory system to track and control supplies equipment and chemicals for laboratory operations.
- Oversee safe handling of hazardous and temperature-sensitive shipments including chemicals reagents gases and fragile scientific instruments.
- Plan and direct warehouse logistics including distribution transportation and services for scientific medical and administrative materials.
- Supervise fulfillment of routine and special orders for laboratory and Office of Chief Medical Examiner supplies including vaccines and chemical products.
- Coordinate assembly and distribution of kits for hospitals local health departments and private providers.
- Prepare monthly estimates and purchase requests for replenishing inventory under state and agency contracts.
- Maintain formal inventory control systems and ensure accurate completion of stock orders and electronic purchase requests.
- Monitor compliance with safety standards and implement precautions to prevent injury and damage during shipping and receiving operations.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors courier services and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Supervise daily warehouse operations and provide guidance to staff to meet performance and quality standards.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $41655.00 - $72897.00

Recruitment Range: $41655.00 - $50465.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated expertise managing a cloud-based inventory system to track and control supplies equipment and chemicals ensuring real-time accuracy and compliance with laboratory standards.

• Proven experience overseeing safe handling and distribution of hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials including chemicals reagents gases and fragile scientific instruments in accordance with safety protocols.

• Advanced proficiency in planning and directing warehouse logistics operations including transportation coordination and fulfillment of routine and special orders for scientific and medical supplies.

• Experience managing mailroom and shipping operations including processing incoming and outgoing shipments through USPS UPS FedEx and NC State Courier Service while ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

• Skilled in supervising daily warehouse operations and providing measurable guidance to staff to meet performance standards for shipping receiving and kit assembly for statewide distribution.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and /or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH):

The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides statewide medical and environmental laboratory testing consultation and training to support public and private health providers. As the states reference laboratory NCSLPH performs specialized testing and supports the development and standardization of lab procedures to ensure accurate high-quality diagnostics.

The Laboratory also certifies milk and water testing facilities and provides training to improve laboratory services statewide. From Acanthamoeba to Zika NCSLPH plays a vital role in protecting the health of all North Carolinians.
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Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience including one year as a lead worker.

  OR

  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Tresha Walker

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