The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
Supervisor, Warehouse is responsible for the overall day to day supervision of the Warehouse related but not limited to the following activities: receiving, storing, and/or shipping of materials or finished goods. Ensures the security and accountability of materials and goods within inventory control, ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per marketing schedules. Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures and maintains documentation reflecting the effectiveness and efficiency of department’s activities. This role is also responsible for ensuring compliance Quality System Regulations (QSRs) associated with the above functions.
This position is located in our office in Carlsbad, CA.
The Responsibilities
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of the warehousing areas: Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Control departments.
- Uses Tier Operating Mechanism to set priorities and process performance.
- Supervises and conducts the receiving processes to ensure prompt receipt, proper tracking and accurate transaction of all materials entering the warehouse. Ensures required receiving documentation is complete, legible and accurate.
- Supervises and conducts the shipping processes to ensure order accuracy, shipment schedules and package condition specification are achieved. Ensures required shipment paperwork is complete, legible and accurate including but not limited to bill of lading, invoices and picking/packing documents.
- Supervises the inventory cycle counts within shipping and receiving, off-site locations and is responsible for inventory accuracy and control. Makes variance adjustments if needed.
- Certifies that products and materials are maintained in proper storage conditions in accordance with their QA requirements. Confirms the appropriate material rotations for the product type (FIFO) in warehousing areas.
- Provides leadership in improving material flow, implementing lean Warehousing concepts to staff and other company associates.
- Establishes effective work schedules for warehousing personnel ensuring maximum utilization of available resources.
- Responsible for motivating and developing staff.
- Ensures department compliance with established procedures, policies, and GMP guidelines.
- Responsible to inventory and purchase the consumables for the warehousing areas.
- Responsible for purchasing shipping and packing supplies.
- Perform other duties & projects as assigned.
The Individual
Required
- Understanding of GMP and FDA procedures.
- Understanding of traffic, distribution, warehousing, material storage, and inventory control.
- Knowledge of material control processes and cycle count procedures.
- Basic math skills.
- Good verbal communication and writing skills.
- General knowledge of GMP and FDA procedures.
- Good managerial skills and goal oriented.
Preferred
- College degree and APICS certification desirable.
- Minimum of 4-7 years of related warehouse and inventory control experience in a lead or supervisor position. Minimum of 2 years management experience.
- Forklift experience.
The Key Working Relationships
Internal Partners
Production Managers, Production Planners, Buyers and Quality
The Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of an office, manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Up to 75% of time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.
Physical Demands
Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more at least 35 % of the day on a regular basis. Walking, standing, and climbing for long periods of time (up to 50% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must operate a forklift approximately 15% of the time.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - 114,000. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.
