Operations Lead

The Operations Lead, 3PL will focus on the safety, quality and productivity of contributors engaged in operations activities as assigned to them. The Operations Lead, 3PL will be a subject matter expert on SOP’s and related application software utilized by associates. The Operations Lead, 3PL will be a multi-tasking, cross-trained leader across all aspects of the 3PL shipping, receiving, material handling and order assembly.

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Review the Operations Work Instructions specific to each job they are overseeing prior to running the line.
• Responsible for performing in-process inspections to ensure order accuracy.
• Ensure equipment is utilized as intended by the manufacturer with all guards and safety devices in place.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, best practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (e.g., line clearance, inventory reconciliation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), sanitation and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).)
• Responsible for meeting distribution deadlines and the productivity of the area operators under their supervision.
• Responsible for coordinating cycle counts with Operations Support personnel, and inspections with Quality Assurance.
• Responsible for appropriate escalation of any incidents related to safety, inventory, or quality.
• Deploy labor, equipment, and systems focused on achieving benchmarks and productivity requirements for assigned job(s).
• Accurately report the consumption of resources (e.g., labor, materials, inventory, equipment, cartons, dunnage, etc.).
• Ensure that paperwork contains accurate and up-to-date information.
• Ensure that all materials, inventory, and equipment are ready in advance of deploying labor to a work center.
• Assign individual tasks to associates; assess quality and productivity of output on an on-going basis, adjusting the line and labor as necessary.
• Participate in all training and process improvement initiatives.

• This position is responsible for following the directions of the Operations Supervisor, DC Operations Manager, and other members of the Knipper Operations Management team.
• This position is responsible for reporting back to the Operations Supervisor and DC Operations Manager on all situations that require escalation to management.

High School Education or higher.

One year of related supervisory experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience in a medical products distribution or 3PL distribution site.

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