Operations Team Leader

This role requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to a valid medical or religious accommodation.

Essential Job Functions

• Continue to perform current job functions
• Must be flexible with work hours – work both department shifts (1st & 2nd)
• Demonstrates working knowledge of department operating systems
• Maintains orders, work areas and stock locations in a safe, clean, and organized manner
• Reports unsafe or potentially unsafe hazards to any member of management and assists in the solutions of issues
• Engages in problem solving and performance management within the department
• Assists Supervisor(s) and works in a lead technical capacity to maintain workflow in department – ability to allocate resources appropriately
• Provides training and operational support to the department
• Maintains high-quality work environment by sharing knowledge and experiences so team members are motivated to perform at their highest level
• Keeps management team informed of potential and/or existing concerns
• Leads by example in performing core warehouse/distribution job elements by meeting or exceeding performance expectations, following health and safety guidelines, job accuracy, and following company and regulatory requirements
• Participates in and supports the development and implementation of process improvement projects and leads test cycles to challenge current practices, improve system efficiency, enhance customer service, and maintain compliance
• Use technical knowledge of MilliporeSigma products and acquired knowledge of state and federal regulations and MilliporeSigma business practices to respond to inquiries and determine if orders can be packaged/shipped safely and compliantly
• Effectively uses reports and checks priorities to plan and coordinate orders to maintain high service levels
• Troubleshoot problems within the department – including root cause analysis and development of solutions to avoid future occurrences
• Assist with testing changes in systemic programs and operational processes
• File all documentation as required in designated area(s)
• Ability to analyze and maintain data within all applicable systems
• Ability to identify and correct discrepancies between applicable systems
• Ability to run the nightly close procedures for the department
• Perform quality checks or audits to ensure procedures are being followed correctly
• Engages with employees yet keeps all employee information confidential
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule
• Maintains and coordinates the Dispatch Desk
• Apply and accepted to Spill Team
• Apply and accepted to DEA vault access
• Apply and accepted to Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Experience:

· Previous leadership experience desired but will not be required

· Additional operational experience in a Distribution Center or in Chemical Manufacturing is preferred

Essential and Critical Skills:

· Critical: Understanding how to manage, motivate, and develop employees.

· Critical: Time management skills. The Distribution Center is an extremely fast paced environment.

· Critical: Communication skills, verbal, listening and written.

· Critical: General knowledge of process improvement techniques and basic change concepts.

· Ability to train staff on new or existing processes and/or procedures.

· Understanding of overall DC operations.

· Knowledge of hazardous storage, and shipping regulations.

· Problem solving capabilities, able to think fast and make quick rational decisions.

· Ability to operate a PC and working knowledge of word processing, and spreadsheet software. SAP preferred.

MilliporeSigma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20 - $22