Warehouse Supervisor

Location:USA : Madison
State:Wisconsin
Country:USA

Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as a Warehouse Supervisor

This position, reporting to the Head of North Americas Microbes WHs & Distribution, is primarily responsible for overseeing employees and managing initiatives within the warehouse.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Overseeing all warehouse operations to ensure on-time delivery targets are achieved.
• Being accountable for meeting key KPIs, including customer complaints, delivery performance, space optimization, and budget management.
• Managinginventory to achieve cycle count goals and support the annual financial audit.
• Collaboratingwith third-party warehouses to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and service performance metrics.
• Executingmanagerial duties in compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including safety program oversight, work direction, performance evaluation, employee rewards and discipline, complaint resolution, and problem-solving.
• Leadingemployee development initiatives, including career progression, training programs, and preparation of work instructions.
• Drivingcontinuous improvement in methods and processes related to safety, GMP, continuous improvement initiatives, FSSC, and ISO standards.
• Investigatingcustomer complaints and drives corrective actions to resolution.
• Overseeingsafety stock levels for essential packing materials such as foam, cooler boxes, pallets, and dry ice.
• Managingall shuttle operations between sites to ensure compliance, efficiency, and quality of service.
• Participatingin regulatory and quality audits, implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Contributingto capital improvement projects.
• Ensuringadherence to Kosher and Halal dietary certification requirements.

To succeed you must hold:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse and inventory systems and processes.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to lead and inspire a team of employees.
• Capability to make administrative, procedural, and employment-related decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Proven project management and team facilitation skills, with the ability to achieve results through others.
• Effective communication, interaction, and problem-solving skills, particularly with cross-functional colleagues and transportation representatives.
• These competencies are typically developed through a bachelor's degree (preferred) in operations management or business, combined with three to five years of experience managing warehouse employees and operations.

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

Application deadline: 2/21/2025

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com

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