Distribution Supervisor

We are ZimVie, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

Job Summary

Collaborate with Customer Service, Planning, Quality Control, Sourcing and Operations to ensure timely and efficient processing of Inbound/Outbound/Inventoried product to and from Distribution facilities. Responsible for ensuring the conduct of safe, effective and compliant Distribution practices to include comprehensive oversight of Distribution Material Handling associates in the performance of a variety of tasks to include; processing of interplant transfers, receipt and shipment of items, verifying that items received are as ordered, accurately storing/inventorying inbound items to appropriate locations, and verifying the accurate and timely fulfillment of outbound customer orders at all phases of processing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Contact, as appropriate, other ZimVie business units, regarding all interplant shipments and all other shipping/receiving matters
• Insures timely and appropriate training of employees in the areas of GMP/GDP, EHS, and Quality Systems
• Ensure team members are up to date and trained to perform assigned functions
• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of employees which includes time and attendance and performance management
• Makes recommendations as to the employment status of Team Members assigned to production roles.
• Manage shipping accounts through the designated contractor account representative and ZimVie logistics representative, as required
• Leads, guides, and trains employees in Shipping/Receiving function
• Schedules and oversees inter-company and intra-site material transfer
• Contact/resolve/counsel associates in basic shipment errors remediation, i.e. packing slip errors
• Prepare/present routine reports as instructed by manager regarding shipping and receiving business
• Manage all internal incoming/outgoing packages (indirect, non-product) with senders/recipients, both domestically and internationally
• Manage shipping/receiving records including the proper retention of all vendor packing slips
• Assist with daily departmental functions as necessary including, but not limited to: Preparation of shipments for delivery, processing interplant inventory transfers, shipment orders, and receive/unload incoming material
  
  

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas Of Competence (i.e., Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Strong leadership and cross-functional skills; leadership/management background; preferably in logistics areas including shipping/receiving/distribution, and shipment/inventory management within a medical device regulated environment
• Effective problem solving skills, including problem identification, data gathering, solution development, and implementation follow up
• Leadership and motivational skills to expedite completion of critical project tasks with other functional groups
• Must be able to work within a team environment not only within the organization unit, but also across departments and shifts
• Basic understanding of quality systems is a plus
• Ability to prioritize personal workload to maintain company efficiencies – time management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with production team members and management in a professional manner
• Can act independently with advice and consent of Supervisors
  
  

Education/Experience Requirements

• Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree in business, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience in distribution (or relevant manufacturing environment)
  
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

• Requisition ID: 3014