What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Aurobindo USA?
Division Overview:
Aurologistics is a division of Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., our logistics (3PL) Distribution Center in East Windsor. Aurologistics is 565,000 square feet where we have Aurobindo's automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and packaging of Aurobindo's products.
Job Overview:
The supervisor role within Aurologistics/Distribution is the front line of the management team within the production area of distribution operations. The supervisor will lead a team of staff, permanents and contractors, responsibile for performance in the area of the business that their qualifications and experience provide the largest value add to the business. The areas include but are not limited to Inbound Operations, COP/Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control, and Outbound Logistics & Distribution.
The supervisor will have direct reports, permanent or contractor, reporting to him during an assigned shift, across the areas of Distribution. The supervisor, tactical prowess, will be tasked with cultivating his team to meet the daily business needs across their shift.
Besides leading by example, the supervisor will exude management leadership behaviors such as transparency, accountability, and collaboration. As part of organization objectives will educate and develop their understanding of the following areas of the business,
Safety
Supply
Quality
Cost
People
Their understanding will be shared with their direct reports as well as integrated with internal and external customers to drive a high performing organization.
Supervision has aptitude in 1 or all the following areas.
Inbound Operations
Central Order Processing
Outbound Logistics and Distribution
Inventory Control & Systems Control
Responsibilities:
Understand receiving documentation
Understand methods to receive in pharma product in a compliant audit friendly manner
Enter into the ERP, Goods Receipts
Create LPN(s) and complete verification of material being entered into the ASRS
Understand how to process freight with temperature monitors
Enter into a spreadsheet to generate Receiving metrics
Organize staff of up to 2 dozen to operate and sustain a production floor in control
Understand the policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to the receiving, storage, and distribution of DEA Scheduled Controlled Substances
Emphasize the importance of documentation and controls when handling and processing Schedule I – Schedule V Narcotics and List I Chemical
Facilitate distribution of Controlled Substances from robust transportation methods and ensure product gets to the destination/consignee
Compliance must be fostered, emphasized, and instilled as dictated by DEA/FDA
Understand how to execute in the ASRS world and the Conventional warehouse environments
Oversee a team of Inventory Control Specialists to execute SOP(s) as required
Oversee a team of Inventory Control Specialists to process claims received from the customer
Oversee a team of Inventory Control Specialists
Scheduling outbound freight to comply with warehouse operations and capacities in conjunction with the Snr. Management
Filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets Company standards for safety, security, and productivity
Completeness and correctness of all orders filled. Checks outbound shipments for accuracy and readiness for customer delivery
Cross docking of critical shipments by coordinating with Inbound and Scheduling team
Collects all documentation for outbound freight and ensures all documentation including receiving paperwork are filed appropriately.
Ensure Pick orders are shipped as needed, ensure proper labels and documentation have been applied before shipping and examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
Planning routes and process shipments to customer's site, including packing lists and bills of lading
Liaising and negotiating with shipping carriers/trucking companies for preferential rates
Keep track of quantity, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
Meet cost, productivity, and accuracy with timeliness targets
Experience with LTL suppliers such as Fedex, ABF, UPS, and Old Dominion
Experience with load planning, trailer /load consolidation, and optimization
Experience and understanding of the DSCSA requirements
Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:
Proven working experience in Distribution services, logistics
Record of successful distribution and logistics management
Ability to work independently, under pressure in fast-paced environment
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills a must
Excellent Microsoft Software skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Exceptional sense of priorities and flexibility to react fast to changing requirements
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to develop process improvements
Execute at the highest level tactically
Understand SOP Authoring
Understand Training and be able to complete TTT
Foster an environment of compliance
Supervise a team of employees
Education & Experience:
Associate's Degree Required, or 3 years of pharmaceutical experience focusing on Distribution, Packaging, Warehousing, and/or Operations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Strong team building and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work effectively cross-functionally
Can multi-task effectively utilizing strong organizational skills
Physical Requirements: WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION – While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional Physical Requirements:
No Additional Requirements
Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.