Inventory Admin Team Leader

at  CooperVision

Job title: Inventory Admin Team Leader (5 Month Secondment)
Department: Distribution
Location: Delta Park
GLS: Ungraded
Working hours: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours

JOB SUMMARY – WHAT TO EXPECT:

As a Team Leader in Inventory Admin, you will be expected to provide leadership to the teams to ensure that internal and external customer requirements are met within expected time frames.
You will also monitor, motivate, and develop the operator’s performance ensuring that all training is reviewed, documented and administrated in the electronic control system & Competency testing training systems for permanent and temporary staff (as appropriate) and that the departmental objectives are achieved within specified time frames.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Time split between Large open plan warehouse environment which can fluctuate in temperature & desk/office-based work.
• May be requirement to lift materials and /or boxes of lenses, up to approx 15kg.
• Periods of prolonged standing or sitting, including VDU use.Working at heights may be required.
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  A full job description is available upon request.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for someone who has experience of leading, developing and motivating a team of people to achieve set objectives as well as someone who is able to identify process waste (TIMWOODS), suggest ideas for improvement, actively participate in CI activities and Kaizen events (as appropriate) and support Senior Operators/Operators in eliminating process waste and implementation of changes.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Required

• Experience in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in basic operation of key systems e.g. ERP, MES & WMS.
• Experience of leading, developing & motivating a team of people.

• Understanding of continuous improvements, Health and Safety.Experience in continuous improvement processes.

Preferred

• Experience of working in a warehouse environment preferred.Five GSE’s grade A-C (or equivalent) or NVQ level 3 preferred.

IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE, TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR BRIGHTER FUTURE AND APPLY TODAY! ALL SUITABLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM COOPERVISION.

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CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.
At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.
CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.
CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.
At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.
CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensuring the departmental Service levels are maintained and where possible exceeded in compliance with organizational requirements, including departmental targets, quality standards and customer requirements. To provide world leading levels of quality & service to our customers in the most efficient manner.
• Understanding of all relevant Health & Safety and GMP procedures to ensure a safe and clean working environment following 5s standards. Promote and monitor GMP and best practice of keeping working space clean and organized.
• Investigate and respond to problems in relation to equipment, machinery and materials, communicating any issues to your Section Leader & relevant department to ensure minimum disruption and maximum service levels.
• Investigation of customer complaints to lead to successful conclusion of root cause identification. Including documentation of NCR’s, CAPA’S and Cause and Effect Instances as required.
• Review all aspects of the department ensuring compliance with company and departmental procedures and where applicable writing / updating SOP’s. Participate in internal and external audits as required to ensure compliance to relevant ISO/FDA & customer requirements.Carry out an annual performance review with updates as required for each team member, including staff development & competency tests.