Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Ballina​
Department: ​ 

Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Summary 

Primary Purpose: To contribute to the profitability, continuity and growth of Hollister Inc. Primary Work: To advise and serve Primary Customer: Ballina Operations

Responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Provide leadership to the team(s) under the incumbent’s areas of responsibility to coach and enable Team Leaders and Material Handlers to be successful in meeting or exceeding team goals in safety, quality, service & cost in an environment of continuous improvement.
• Conduct Associate reviews, provide constructive feedback for performance improvement and conflict resolution.
• Support, model, and promote Hollister Cultural Beliefs and plant culture. Interpret and apply company policies in a consistent manner.
• Ensure Associates create and follow constructive development plans, and all training is completed/recorded. 

Engagement:

• Promote an environment for the development of Associates into leadership roles both through Team Leaders and through direct coaching and support.
• Monitor metrics that impact the nominated area’s performance, and address shortfalls in achieving goals and targets, as it relates to associate performance or other challenges
• Recognize and reward Associates for achievements through use of approved programs.
• Ensure that different shifts work in a coordinated and supportive manner with each other.
• Responsible for process confirmation of standards in assigned cells.

Warehouse & Logistics Oversight:

• To develop and manage the entire Logistics process for Hollister encompassing Goods Receipt, Stocking, Material Issue and Distribution logistics.
• To work closely with Operations, Procurement and Demand Management groups to deliver a ‘best in class’ service.
• To work with Operations groups to ensure their demand requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and ensure full awareness of all 5S, health and safety and emergency procedures.
• Plan & execute physical inventory and data accuracy in line with the Inventory Control System
• Work with all other functions within the company, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted supply of materials to production and the distribution network.
• Ensure the plant logistics strategy is operated effectively.
• Together with operations manage the replenishment of Kanban requirements in line with inventory policies.
• Development of the optimum storage and supply processes to meet production cell requirements
• Top level analysis and reporting on inventory levels (accuracy, cost and quantity) in the entire Logistics Supply Chain.
• Development and adherence to inventory cycle count policies reporting monthly on performance and corrective action activity.
• Development and performance responsibility for Service Level Agreements for all internal customers.
• Work with other key groups within the organization to maximize the utilization of resources and inventory.
• Regularity compliance, including import / export Licensing and Duty management.
• Staff development and training
• Be the key SAP/S4/Oracle user for warehouse and logistics

Staffing and Resource Planning:

• Approval of training plans for new Associates (Team Leads and Operators)
• Responsible for building the team and being involved into final interview with candidates for the operator position as appropriate.
• Manage staffing levels to ensure plans are implemented.
• Identify skills needed for each team (leadership, technical, experience, etc.), providing feedback and updates to Manufacturing Manager.
• Interview and select candidates for critical positions.

Project Management:

• Undertake HPS cell assessments and ensure that it is implemented in each dedicated cell.
• Lead and/or support team projects, champion Kaizen events, and implement cost saving initiatives within their direct area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Planning functions to support the successful integration of New Product Commercialization projects, and equipment launches; including staffing, skill needs, cost analysis, scrap rates on new equipment, bill of materials, packing methods and other project details - as needed.
• Other duties and tasks assigned

Education Requirements:

• A relevant qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
• Experience at a supervisory level is preferred.

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 5-8
• Experience in leading teams and working cross-functionally. 

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities within a fast-moving customer focused environment 
• Ability to drive continuous improvement
• Experience of working within a unionised environment.
• Strong IT skills (WMS, MS Office, etc.). SAP experiences are desirable.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 35188