Shipping and Receiving Lead

Job Summary

Band Level: 3.

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation support:
Novartis does not offer relocation support; please apply only if accessible. Rotating 12‑hour shift, Monday–Thursday, 6am–6pm.

As Shipping and Receiving Lead, you will support the flow of materials across our Radioligand Therapy site, ensuring inventory, shipping, receiving, and production support activities are executed safely, accurately, and compliantly. Your experience will contribute to operational excellence, supply‑chain performance and the reliable delivery of innovative therapies to patients.

• Lead daily shipping, receiving, inventory and material movement activities at the Indianapolis RLT site.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for GxP documents and ERP transactions.
• Coordinate material staging and kitting to support manufacturing operations and production schedules.
• Load and unload trucks using industrial equipment and transfer material to proper storage.
• Oversee inventory accuracy through periodic counts, reconciliations and compliant material disposition.
• Verify materials, labels and documentation for accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives through cross‑functional collaboration and project participation.
• Serve as team lead and escalation point while promoting safety, operational excellence and customer service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing or supply‑chain operations.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing with strong quality and compliance expectations.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, material control processes and warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule supporting a 24×7 manufacturing operation.

• Hazardous materials or dangerous goods shipping experience.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience within warehouse, distribution or manufacturing.

Salary: $85,400–$158,600 per year, based on skills and experience. Salary reviewed periodically. Eligible for performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on level, consideration for annual equity awards.

US‑based employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and other benefits. Generous time‑off package with vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

The Novartis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers employees to unleash their full potential.

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