Kitting Supervisor

Position Overview

For over 25 years, Tennant Packaging Corporation (TPC) has specialized in clinical research supply, temperature- sensitive packaging, as well as non-sterile kit building for laboratory research. Their dedication to quality, innovation, and reliability has earned them a reputation as a trusted partner for clients worldwide.

TPC is seeking a 2nd shift Kitting Supervisor to join their growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing 30 direct reports to complete the assembly of medical kits within predetermined specifications and timelines and for communicating with customers and leadership to meet production needs.

Are you a manufacturing or distribution industry leader looking to join a dynamic, international company, with a tight-knit, family owned feel? If so, look no further!

Key Activities

• Act as main point of contact for 2nd shift kitting operations, managing 30 employees as well as lead and support assembly of kits ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Communicate with customers and company management to meet production needs and address customer questions and/or concerns
• Coordinate with Operations Manager to ensure proper staffing is maintained to meet customer needs
• Collaborate with team leads to address any staff issues and to ensure production timelines are met
• Work alongside quality assurance and management to recommend and implement process improvement changes
• Develop SOPs/related training documents to ensure efficiency and standardization in work and training as well as maintain all inventory with particular attention to lot and expiration date
• Participate in, contribute to, and potentially lead various committees within the company
• Work with vendors and freight carriers to ensure timely shipment of products
• Participate in recruiting, performance appraisals & disciplinary actions

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5 years progressive work experience
• 3 years demonstrated leadership experience
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer skills
• Experience in kitting, distribution and/or pick/pack
• Fluency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish is a plus, but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Strong direct leadership skills; direct communicator
• Ability to build and motivate teams and collaborate with others
• Take initiative to proactively solve problems and implement improvements - If you have an idea, let’s hear it!
• Confident, curious and possesses a process-driven mindset
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to understand Customer needs first
• Goal oriented with a strong desire to hit daily, weekly and monthly targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Further Information

TPC is a family-owned company in a growing industry, and provides employees with many opportunities for professional development. Conveniently located the heart of West Chester, the state-of-the-art facility boasts a pristine, climate-controlled atmosphere, complete with a revamped breakroom for your comfort.

Other perks include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, PTO, 401K contributions and company-paid holidays.

A Slice of HR is partnering with our client on a fee for service basis. If interested, please email your resume to emily@asliceofhr.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person