Distribution Supervisor

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role: 

We are looking for a Distribution Supervisor to join their growing team at our Quincy, MA location. The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision of distribution activity. This is a 1st shift position working Monday - Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
 
Your responsibilities will include: 

• Supervise, lead and coach warehouse associates, while spending time on the operations floor.
• Meet daily operational activities (receive, storage, pick, pack, and ship) and proactively identify and resolve issues. 
• Multiple technical systems including Labor Management and Warehouse Management tools are utilized to support daily operational activities. 
• Meet quality objectives by ensuring compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function as necessary. 
• Meet facility and department cost, budget objectives and business group goals.
• Support development and communication of departmental goals to achieve effective core metric performance.
• Promote, monitor and ensure a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies. 
• Participation, and in some cases lead, strategic and business improvement activities.
• Facilitate and manage cross department communications and initiatives. 
• Work with global supply chain managers and planning groups to resolve issues and work to improve business processes.
• Act as logistics facilitator to ensure all elements of the distribution process are coordinated in such a way that customer requirements and time constraints are met.
• Responsible for administering some human resources processes.
• Provide insight and support in department budgeting.
• Oversee the management of the department mechanical equipment fleet and other equipment.
• Oversee the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Supervise employees who maintain and update records as needed.  
• Ensure integrity of data systems (i.e. Kronos, SAP, Manhattan, etc.).
• Drive department to meet metrics while maintaining compliance with all regulations and procedures. 
• Provide day-to-day direction concerning work assignments, overtime requirements and priorities.
• Primary driver for project related work and implementation phases.
• Perform administrative duties, such as employee meetings, Kronos/attendance, performance appraisals (input w/ mgr.), disciplinary actions, job descriptions, interviewing, rewards & recognition, training/development, and labor management assessments and facilitation.
• Control of warehouse operations through various performance measurements and tools.  May include Labor Management and Warehouse Management tools, turnaround time, error rates, stock turns, inventory variance, A/B/C analysis, slow-moving inventory items, non-moving inventory items, shortages, and cycle counting.
• Ensure compliance to functional operating instructions.
• Provide short-range planning concerning staffing requirements, OT requirements, schedules, budget, and space requirements.
• Provide long-range planning concerning staffing, budget, equipment requirements, methods improvements, capital equipment, and technology improvements (bar coding, scanning/automaton, retrieval systems, etc.).

 
Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related work experience (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience)
• 2+ years of distribution experience 
• 1+ year of leadership/team lead experience 
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization 
• Efficient in using Microsoft Suite applications
• Ability to operate within several operational and reporting systems at one time

 
Preferred qualifications: 

• 2+ years of supervisory experience 
• Experience with SAP (or similar systems) and Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience with Lean tools and principles
• Root cause analysis experience 
• Experience with International Shipping/Exporting
• Experience with Labor Management Systems
• FDA/Regulated environment experience
   

Requisition ID: 590475

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.