Warehouse Supervisor - Stryker Model Farm Rd - 21997br

Stryker

Cork

30/10/2017

Job Details

Roles & Responsibilities:

To Lead the Warehouse Team to achieve the required performance targets.
People management - supervision of the warehouse team to ensure that all customer (both internal and external) metrics are serviced in line with expectations. This will be achieved through the application of an empowering style of leadership which draws fully on resources and capabilities of the team coupled with a positive Employee Relations approach. Essentially this will embrace the following :
providing timely feedback and review, and ensuring all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive and prompt manner.
consistently applying Stryker's H.R. policies,
ensuring that all employees are treated with the fairness and respect due to them.
facilitating open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line.
liaising with line trainer to develop a training program to ensure smooth operation of department, development of product builders, health & safety of personnel.
employee selection and hiring.

Through policy and procedure improvement/changes, develop inventory processes to minimise risk and improve compliance in the warehouse.
Maintaining GMP / Housekeeping at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
Cross-functional management of QA, materials, IS and HR support for the team.
Interacting and liaising with the other manufacturing teams and Demand planning to prioritise backorders.
Managing process and material flows, space management, to maximise utilisation of the warehouse.
Administration duties which include Time and Attendance system, Holiday planning, Build Plan review Back Order review, Travel planning etc.
Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Stryker’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.

3 /4 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment.
Good knowledge of GMP/FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
Previous experience in medical device/pharmaceutical environment would be an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organising and team building would be a distinct advantage
Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures
Previous experience or working knowledge of Lean manufacturing would be an distinct advantage
Previous knowledge of manufacturing and process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Poke Yoke would be a distinct advantage.