Process Leader, Logistics

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

This position provides direction and supervision in their assigned Logistics area according to company policies and corporate business plans, providing technical competence through proper selection and training of the work force, ensuring a safe work place, implementing and maintaining compliance status (cGMP,OSHA) within the department. Manages the documentation for material management and the flowing in/out of the logistics floor including, but not limited to,equipment logbooks, order fulfillments, inventory counts, etc. Assist in developing a continuous improvement philosophy. Implement new technologies. Assist in maintaining the lowest cost of production possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel to include communicating to management the status and/or progress of departmental concerns, issues, employee actions, new ideas, and all other relevant information to ensure success within the department.

• Hire, train, coach and develop personnel within the department in accordance with polices and procedures. Coordinate the activities and schedules of the department. Discipline personnel as needed according to policies and procedures.

• Prepare and/or manage departmental budget and monitor departmental expenses and capital projects. Responsible for purchase of operating supplies to include recommendations for new or replacement equipment. Coordination of cycle counts in the Department to control inventory in production areas.

• Material management inbound or outbound depending on the logistics area and ensuring accuracy of all material documents.

• Create, review and approve relevant SOPs, Controlled Forms and other business function documents to support regulatory compliance, change controls and company driven initiatives.

• Manage and maintain tracking system for department key performance indicators. Provide data/metrics to Management regarding individual, equipment, production trends; provide recommendations to resolve errors.

• Manage and oversee analysis of logistics issues by identifying root causes, documenting findings, and implementing effective solutions to resolve problems. Coordinate efforts to investigate and address production process deviations, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, APHIS, OSHA, EPA, EU, and JP regulations pertaining to production process.

• Direct engagement in process execution including performing, supervising and supporting logistic process steps ensuring safe, compliant and reliable outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree in related business or scientific field preferred.

• In addition to Bachelor's degree, 2 years professional experience. 6 years relevant experience in lieu of degree. Experience must be inclusive of 1 year leadership experience.

• Demonstrated ability to train others and complete OJT assessments. Demonstrates the ability to follow systematic continuous improvement methodologies and the willingness to identify, define, and implement process improvements. Experience must be inclusive of managing and auditing master receipts, batch records and process order data within relevant SAP/ERP software systems. Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database management required.

• Must be detail oriented, able to work with minimal supervision and self-motivated to utilize resources to troubleshoot as needed. Ability to manage multiple on-going projects with aggressive deadlines. Strong proofreading skills along with excellent communication and written capabilities. Must be proficient in MS office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Experience in ERP inventory control system(s)is preferred but not necessary. Must be able to readily learn and quickly become proficient in all software applications utilized for packaging equipment and operations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities

JOB ID

37869

Job function

Manufacturing, operations & production

Career level

Experienced professionals

Organization

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA

Working time

Full-Time

Job flexibility

On-Site

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law