Picking Supervisor

Location: Amherst, NY

The range for this position starts at $62,000-65,000 annually depending on experience, qualifications and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process.

Ivoclar has been a leader in dentistry for over a century. Today, we are one of the world’s leading dental companies. Our integrated solutions are helping to improve the state of oral health throughout the world. We share one mission: Making People Smile!

Position Purpose:

To supervise and execute the day-to-day operational flow of the Picking process ensuring customer satisfaction through accurate and timely processing of shipments and the organized utilization of Picking staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, coordinate and execute all Picking activity and motivate department staff to meet customer requirements
• Monitor SAP transactions VL06O and LL01 for issues related to Picking
• Ensure that Picking team meets or exceeds any department Key Performance Indicator (KPI) given by direct manager (or designate)
• Conduct training for Picking Representatives to ensure order picking accuracy
• Develop direct reports in accordance with good management principles and within the guidelines of the Career Development Program
• Communicate with other departments to ensure product availability in the picking areas
• Complete customer orders by picking and checking material, in an accurate and efficient manner
• Picking – per the Transfer Order (T.O) or other designated means, pick product from designated storage locations
• Monitor working area to maintain an acceptable level of LEAN 5S by ensuring a clean and safe work environment, keeping workstations neat, aisles and pathways clear of debris and clutter and labeling items/areas where applicable
• Stock / replenish inventory and supplies to maintain correct and efficient levels ensuring complete customer (internal and external) fulfillment
• Willingness to work extended hours, when required Work with other employees in a team approach to achieve departmental objectives by maintaining accuracy and preventing error in customer orders
• Maintain knowledge of work functionality and Quality standards by attending training classes/sessions, as defined by manager/supervisor or delegate.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory training or experience in warehouse operations required Minimum High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• General knowledge and ability to work with computers required. Signing on, using passwords, opening / closing windows applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required
• Product knowledge and SAP experience helpful, especially IMWM functions
• Proven communication/leadership skills and abilities required
• Must be eligible to operate a company vehicle under existing insurance guidelines if required to operate such vehicle
• Experience using a hand-held scanner preferred
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability and dexterity to work in a fast-paced standing/moving position for long periods of time required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to wear ANSI or ASTM certified safety shoes for 8 hours per day
  
  
  

Let's achieve our goal together.

If you are looking for a job where you can contribute actively, develop personally and professionally and make a lasting difference then this is the right place for you. As an international family business with a long-term perspective, we know that it is our 3500 employees that are the key to our success. Let's achieve our goal together: Making people smile.

Ivoclar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Ivoclar will not discriminate against persons because of their disability and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. We will also make reasonable accommodations during the interview and selection process.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.