Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho we are seeking a Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager. The Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager leads multisite warehousing (receiving putaway storage inventory control picking/packing shipping) 3PL overflow operations and outbound transportation from the plants to North American distribution centers as well as order fulfillment and distribution to one directship customer. The role ensures inventory accuracy ontime/accurate shipments carrier performance safety and cost efficiency and partners closely with Materials Management Production Planning Manufacturing Customer Service/Order Management Quality EHS Finance IT/Systems 3PLs and carriers. Systems: SAP.

This position is onsite in Rochester NY

Schedule: This is primarily a 1st shift position with oversight of all Rochester warehouses.

The Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership

  Own the endtoend execution from receiving through shipment: three plant warehouses 3PL overflow and outbound transportation to NA DCs/directship customer.

  Build and lead highperforming teams (including 1 Warehouse Supervisor) set standards of work staff to plan and develop crosstraining for flexibility.

  Establish a tiered management system (daily/weekly/monthly) with visible KPIs and structured problem solving.

• Warehouse Operations (3 Sites)

  Oversee receiving putaway storage/slotting kitting/staging picking packing and shipping.

  Drive inventory accuracy via robust cycle counting root cause analysis and corrective actions.

  Optimize layout slotting MHE and racking to improve flow safety and productivity.

  Ensure docktostock and order cycle time targets are met.

  Maintain SOPs work instructions 5S and visual management.

• Distribution Transportation & DirectShip Fulfillment

  Own transportation planning tendering appointment scheduling and trackandtrace to NA DCs; manage exceptions proactively.

  Lead carrier performance (tender acceptance OTD claims cost/stop) and negotiate rates in partnership with Procurement (as applicable).

  Ensure ontime infull and compliant shipments to the directship customer including EDI/ASN timeliness label/pack compliance and chargeback prevention.

  Manage freight claims and work with carriers and plants on corrective actions.

• CrossFunctional Integration

  Partner with Production Planning to align daily/weekly shipping plans constraints and recovery plans.

  Partner with Materials Management for inbound flow GR/putaway cadence and to prevent stockouts/linedowns.

  Partner with Customer Service/Order Management on order promising prioritization and customer compliance.

  Collaborate with Quality on nonconformance handling holds and disposition.

  Coordinate Finance on budgeting cost controls and freight audit & pay.

  Work with IT/Systems on master data (bins HU/packing specs shipping conditions) EDI and system enhancements.

• Compliance Safety & Risk

  Ensure OSHA and site safety compliance strict PPE and MHE practices and lead incident investigations.

  Maintain DOT/FMCSA compliance for carrier operations (where applicable); ensure hazmat procedures are followed if relevant.

  Own business continuity and peak/seasonal scaling plans for logistics and warehousing.

• Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

  Lead CI initiatives (Lean/Kaizen 5S standard work SMED for changeovers in shipping/receiving).

  Improve cost per unit freight cost per pound/unit and labor productivity while protecting service and quality.

  Build and manage annual operating budgets (labor MHE supplies freight) and capex (racking MHE automation).

The Individual

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 710 years in warehousing/distribution/logistics.

• Demonstrated success with transportation to DC networks and directship customer fulfillment.

• ERP/WMS/TMS proficiency (e.g. SAP IM/WM/EWM TM or equivalents); strong data discipline and master data acumen.

• Working knowledge of OSHA DOT/FMCSA hazmat (as applicable).

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in

• Multisite responsibility..

• Demonstrated success with transportation to DC networks and directship customer fulfillment.

• ERP/WMS/TMS proficiency (e.g. SAP IM/WM/EWM TM or equivalents); strong data discipline and master data acumen.

• Working knowledge of OSHA DOT/FMCSA hazmat (as applicable).

The Key Working Interactions

Internal:Production Managers Production Planners Buyers and Quality

External: N/A

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office manufacturing laboratory and warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards potentially hazardous chemicals as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids tissues and samples. Up to 75% of time at desk standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

The Physical Demands

Position requires ability to lift up to50 more at least 35 % of the dayon a regular basis. Walking standing andclimbingfor long periods of time (up to50% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust operatea forklift approximately 15% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at r.

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