Material Plan Coordinator III

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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.

2nd Shift Hours: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM- Monday to Friday

About the Role:
Primary owner for day to day activities for a department function or area, ensuring department objectives are met, including employee’s job assignments and coaching associates on all activities related to distribution. Orchestrates activities across work department/areas which can include the following: spending majority of time on the distribution floor, participating in cross department stand-ups, communicating within and outside department/site, guiding warehouse associates, determining and assigning daily work priorities, proactively identifying and resolving process issues, overseeing safety, monitoring training compliance, and monitoring adherence to quality objectives.  Identify, support, and lead ongoing continuous improvement initiatives that deliver year over year rates of improvement in quality, service and cost. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversees workload distribution and productivity performance of the team and assist supervisor in the coordination of daily activities, including calling overtime/shift leveling as needed.
• Guides team members on day-to-day work assignments, overtime, and daily priorities. 
• Supports department to meet or exceed metrics/goals while maintaining compliance with all quality systems and procedures and partnering with Quality functions as necessary.
• Monitors and adjusts time reporting and systems (i.e. Kronos).
• Supports, develops and facilitates department communications and initiatives, including Labor Management and business metrics/goals.
• Works with global supply chain managers and planning groups to resolve relevant issues and work to improve business processes.
• Acts 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.
• Training lead for department – Oversees training status and system reporting/adjustments (i.e. TRS/LMS); facilitates standard training and on the job training with new and existing employees, supports training improvements with training department, etc.
• Analyzes and solves problems throughout the distribution processes, using basic problem-solving techniques, as well as utilizing complex and advanced theories and principles.
• Acts as department Continuous Improvement lead and support/drive department initiatives/projects to meet cost and budget objectives, including performing data analytics and leading improvement projects.
• Understands and supports the budget for designated projects and areas of responsibility.  
• Helps oversee the department's mechanical equipment, including Material Handling Equipment, conveyors, etc.  
• Promotes, monitors and ensures a safe work environment and adherence to all safety policies. 
• Guides, coaches, and develops junior leaders and team members.
• Leads daily special requests, including all expedites, batch specific pulls/picks, emergency replenishments, etc.
• Supports all Labor Management activities, including observations, daily reporting, and communications.
• Serves as the department Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary point of contact, supporting projects, audits, etc.  
• Maintains the processing, packaging, and storage of all department supplies.
• Applies Lean principles in all activities, including leading 5S and Continuous Improvement projects.  
• Supports a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Required qualifications:

• 3 Years with Associate in Arts degree/diploma, or an equivalent combination of education/work experience

Requisition ID: 594177

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement/ The foal 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.