Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager in the Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) Spartanburg, SC location leads a team responsible for the coordination and execution of all Customer Shipping/Receiving and, in certain plants, Planning functions. The Warehouse Manager has responsibility for Safety, Quality, Employee Relations, and Costs in their respective departments of responsibility.

What you’ll do as a Warehouse Manager:

• Monitor and correct problems to ensure the work environment is safe and complies with federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Ensure accuracy of product reconciliation documentation and supporting procedures (Incoming product quantities, accurate receipts and BOL, damage reporting).
• Ensure accuracy of return shipment quantities and Ship To: locations.
• Strive for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve inbound and outbound shipments using lean tools, data-based decision-making, and evaluating and improving flow.
• Audit area standard work, making corrections as necessary and identifying processes for targeted continuous improvement events.
• Plan / Manage thel processing schedule to ensure Customer turn time and processing requirements are met.
• Support facility capacity management process through active participation with site management team.
• Meet with team (1:1) regarding performance.
• Lead warehouse staff by creating a safe work environment, collaborates across job functions managing logistics issues.
• Maintaing compliance with DOT(CTPAT), FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations. 
• Audit adherence to standard work, revising as necessary. 

Additional duties:

• Develops KPI for area of responsibility, provides coaching to direct reports to ensure understanding. Identify development opportunities related to inefficiencies for succession preparation. 
• Optimize the planning and scheduling of irradiators/vessels/accelerators.
• Coordinate with Customers regarding product deliveries and shipments.
• Ensure compliance with CTPAT requirements and DOT regulations related to shipping of Hazardous Materials.
• Provide support to Customer audits as needed. Participate  on Customer visits and Business Reviews.
• Ensure accuracy and timely receipt of inbound Customer production loads, accurate and timely outbound shipment of Customer loads, timely scheduling of Customer production loads, timely response to Customer inquiries.
• Minimize Customer product damage and Quality (NC/CC) issues. Investigate Quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to Safety and Quality requirements.
• Engage workforce using Lean Principles while seeking to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost). 
• Manage area expenses to ensure P&L targets are achieved.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience leading teams in a warehouse operations environment. 
• Experience with workforce planning/scheduling and balancing workload for shipping/receiving teams. 
• Knowledge of DOT and other logistics-related regulations.
• General understanding of 5s, lean or continuous improvement concepts in an operations environment. 
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and/or warehouse software applications. 
• Ability to meet performance metrics for Receiving, Shipping and Damages.

Preferred: 

• Forklift experience or certification, preferred.

Other:

• Shift:  7am to 5pm Monday – Friday
• Availability to work weekends based on business needs is required.   
• Must have On Call availability to support warehouse team 24/7, as needed.  

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
• Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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