Warehouse Supervisor

COLTENE is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of consumables and small equipment for dental treatment applications. COLTENEoperates production facilities in Switzerland, Germany,Canada, France and the USA, as well as a worldwide sales network with its own representatives and distribution partners. Dentists and dental technicians worldwide rely on COLTENE products, both for conventional, as well as implant-based treatment and dental reconstruction.

We are looking for Warehouse Supervisor to join our Operations Team department at the Cuyahoga Falls, OH location. This position maintains inventory and supplies by receiving, storing and delivering items, securing warehouse and supervising staff.

Duties and responsibilities

• Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and disciplining employees, communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions, recommending compensation actions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews, implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards, resolving problems and identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Meets warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances and implementing corrective action.
• Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse and coordinating inventory transfers with related departments.
• Delivers supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items.
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
• Maintains inventory by conducting monthly physical counts, reconciling variances and inputting data.
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, requiring preventative maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed in order to successfully perform the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related business or technical field or equivalent of education and experience
• 5 years of manufacturing warehouse experience
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Good problem solving, decision making, time management and organizational skills
• Know all functions of the equipment including its capabilities and limitations
• Computer and math skills including SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Basic written and oral communication skills
• Ability to make common sense decisions

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in primarily a plant environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. This is a full-time salary exempt position requiring at least 40 hours per week, with hours of work and days scheduled determined by the Manufacturing Manager. Special circumstances such as off shift and weekend work will occur on an as needed basis.This position requires minimal travel.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily standing for prolonged periods of time. Sitting, walking or bending will occur from time to time. Prolonged periods of concentration and focus are required along with adequate interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with stress of time constraints. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires regular and consistent attendance at the facility.

Direct reports

Warehouse Associates, Traffic Coordinators, Area Leads

Benefits

Coltene offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance: Generous Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Account (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance | Company-Paid Long-term and Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital and Accidental Injury Insurance | 401(k) with match | Pet Insurance

It is the policy of Coltene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Coltene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.