Warehouse Supervisor

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.

At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges.

We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.

Job Summary:

Management of staff and department to ensure material is received, stored, and shipped in accordance with site procedures. Performs functions related to order entry, material tracking, production, and inventory control for the materials/warehouse department. Emphasize efficient day-to-day processing of orders to meet internal and external customer requirements as efficiently as possible. Ensure products are stored, handled, identified, and shipped according to business unit and customer specifications and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and expedites the flow of work and material for the production process.
• Utilizes customer orders, work orders, production specifications, and production worksheets, ensuring the proper distribution to the appropriate personnel and departments.
• Updates and maintains database master files. Communicates the projected consumption of raw material, quality, and volume of production. Orders and purchases some production supplies and materials.
• Compiles statistics, reports the progress of work, and takes physical inventories.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work environment. Identifies and resolves potential safety hazards.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Required high school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of job-related experience required. Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred. Knowledge of QAD Manufacturing Pro a plus. Must be fork-lift certified and maintain a current certification.

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements:

• None.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
  
  The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products.