Distribution Warehouse Supervisor - Healthcare

Job reference

766_3708935

Company Name

Expeditors International

Salary

Negotiable

Location

bedford, United Kingdom

Country

United Kingdom

Industry sector

Healthcare & Medical

Job start date

30/09/2023

Posted date

01/10/2023

Closing date

09/06/2037

Experience Level

Not specified

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Full-time

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and

Scope of position

Employed in the position of Distribution Warehouse Supervisor working within the GDP Warehouse environment to ensure that all Healthcare products are handled and stored in accordance with current GDP best practices.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and secure work environment
Lead team in warehouse excellence
Maintain warehouse procedures and safety standards
Maintain a clean and professional facility
Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition
Manage inventory of packaging materials and supplies
Coordinate scheduling and ensure proper coverage
Oversee the processes in the area of responsibility, following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations
Maintain compliance to facility certification requirements and government policies
Implementation of Security, Health & Safety requirements
Expertise in warehouse management system used in facility & supporting technology
Comfortable with statistics and analysis ofproductivity and KPI performance

Healthcare Warehouse - Job-Specific Tasks and Duties

Conduct all GDP tasks as they relate to the district facility type and GDP Customer requirements that are outlined in the Customer SOP
In Expeditors owned or leased facilities, ensure that facilities and equipment are maintained to GDP standards
Take responsibility for ensuring that all risks that may impact GDP activities or customer product are risk assessed
Report any security issues to the site security manager ·
Ensure all facility exits are secure preserving security, temperature-controlled areas, and rodent control Ensure that any non-compliant stock is physically segregated and act on instructions from the RP to Quarantine Returned, Rejected, Recalled or Falsified Products in line with company procedures
Ensuring that the Premises and Equipment are up to the required GDP standards of cleanliness, through the continued upkeep of the cleaning program.
Report any sightings of pests or rodents ·
Approved Quality Agreements and Service Level Agreements are adhered to in line with the Customer SOP ·
Ensure compliance with agreed customer requirements as documented in the Customer SOP ·
Ensure that only GDP approved Service providers are used, when requested by the customer ·
Manage Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure that the appropriate actions are documented and implemented correctly and timely ·
Ensure that customers have been informed in writing of any issues with shipments ·
Lead and implement global and regional GDP initiatives in the district as they relate in the Warehouse

Healthcare General Operator, Warehouse Job-Specific Competencies

Operational Process Standards (OPS)

Expeditors’ Operational Process Standards (OPS) are in place to ensure we are providing consistent and quality services to our customers. Operators must maintain a thorough working knowledge of the latest GDP OPS versions, guiding our employees to meet our documented standard processes and identification of where there may be risk to the quality of our services being provided to our customers.

Warehouse GDP Compliance

Adhere to local and standard GDP requirements identifying required actions according to GDP standards as documented in the Operational Process Standards (OPS).

GDP Document Control

Ensure that all current version documents are used, recorded, and retained in compliance with OPS and local regulations. The use of Expeditors systems enforced as standard practice. Complete any GDP documents that relate to the storing, picking and distribution of Healthcare Products in compliance with Good Documentation Practice. ·

Internal and External GDP Audits

Take part in external Customer or Regulatory Audits. Perform self-assessments according to GDP standards as documented in GDP OPS. Communicate the results of all internal and external audits.

The Healthcare Representative must be informed when any issues arise in relation to healthcare products that may not comply with agreed customer or regulatory standards. Report immediately to the Healthcare Representative any suspicion of Falsified/ Counterfeit products. ·

GDP Training

Ensure GDP Trainings are current and compliant in line with Expeditors GDP Training Map and GDP regulation. ·

Customer Service

Oversee onboarding new Healthcare Customers, work with T&I to align the Customer SOP as it relates to Healthcare/GDP. Consider network business, communicate any and all instructions as they relate to our network. Coordinate implementation of Quality Technical Agreements and Service Level Agreements, collaborating with the Healthcare group and Expeditors legal department for approval.

Global logistics industry knowledge
Strong problem solving, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment
Sense of urgency for goal achievement
Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic and persuasive
Good time management
Professional oral and written communication skills

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