Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-7475

Type

Regular Full-Time

Shift

Not Applicable

Category

Manufacturing

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare

professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for inventory accuracy and management of all warehouse functions. Key accountability is for timely and accurate receipt and put-away of raw materials, inventory integrity, delivery of raw materials and finished goods, warehouse safety and 5S.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Directly Supervise team of 10-15 warehouse employees; drive cross-training
• Oversee the issuing/return of production materials to/from SAP work orders
• Maintain high (98%+) accuracy for inventory levels.
• Control cycle counting process and perform timely reconciliations in the event of discrepancies
• Be hands on; become proficient with transactions inside MRP system.
• Work to identify and resolve systematic errors
• Monitors productivity of team, attacks obstacles/points of frustration to ensure employees can offer a high level of support to the manufacturing operation
• Ensure procedures are efficient, descriptive, and accurate
• Hold employees accountable to follow procedures
• Drive compliance to ISO, GMP, FDA, MDSAP regulatory requirements
• Regular reporting on KPIs
• Submit monthly reports as required by management
• Be a champion for safety
• Drive 5S; Maintain clear, unique bin locations throughout the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Maximize utilization of available warehouse space
• Be able to meet deadlines, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Supervise incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Work with service providers to maintain loading dock equipment and powered industrial trucks in safe working order, enforce lock-out, tag-out procedures
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• Manages a warehouse budget for expenses related to packaging materials, equipment maintenance, off-site storage, ad-hoc transportation needs

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

To be determined based on department needs, to incluse insteractions such as:

• Collaboration with production Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Work with Buyers to manage stock levels
• Others to be determined based on departmental needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring and Building Talent
• Customer Focus
• Delegation

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

Education:

• Minimum of BS/BA in Business or related discipline required

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years warehouse or materials experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably FDA regulated
• Hands-on experience with an integrated MRP system (SAP preferred)

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel capability
• Understanding of database functionality
• Language: English

International Mobility:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 15% of time may be required for travel

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $95,000 to $130,000. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com