Outbound Distribution Supervisor

About this role

The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking an Outbound Distribution Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation, and maintenance of the distribution activities of a specific area. Ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel to produce quality products at minimum cost. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May assist a higher-level supervisor. What we’re looking for:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical field (i.e., life science, chemistry, and/or engineering), and/or equivalent experience.

Experience: • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive distribution/relevant experience and responsibilities preferred, one of which must be in a supervisory capacity; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or chemical production experience preferred. • Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus

Additional Qualifications: • Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred • Highly organized and self-motivated individuals who can work independently with little supervision. • Must have strong leadership skills and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures. • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. • Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required. • Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment. • Proven history of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies. • Must be direct, team-oriented, and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact:  • Supervise distribution employees and may supervise the activities of other departments (production, receiving, inventory). • Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver distribution products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes. • Responsible for site security, safety, and accurate shutdown of site at conclusion of shift. • Supervise and participate in the production operations. • Monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of distribution processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data. • Ensure distribution processes are followed in accordance with written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP’s, Work Instructions). • Maintains and revises production procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and product quality. • Creates, edits, and maintains documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions). • Ensures all distribution safety policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained. • Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in distribution processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions. • Analyze and design lean distribution cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities. • Assist in developing plant layout and planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities. • Supports process validations by defining processes to meet quality parameters, conducting protocols, collecting/interpreting data, and supporting protocol summaries as needed. • Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. • Trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of distribution employees. • Develops and implements departmental cross-training initiatives to provide flexible resources and improve capacity. • Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits. • Participates in activities related to ISO certification and ongoing conformance. • Works closely with internal departments to ensure customer commitments are met in a timely manner. • Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.   The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.   We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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