Sr. Supervisor, Distribution

Additional Location(s): N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit- High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the Role:

The Materials Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision of distribution and incoming acceptance activities. Including the following: Supervise, lead, and coach Materials Associates and Receiving Inspectors, while spending time in the related areas. Meet daily operational activities (receive, returns, inspection, storage, pick, pack, and ship), proactively identify and resolve issues. Meet quality objectives by ensuring compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function as necessary. Meet facility and department cost, budget objectives and business group goals. Support development and communication of departmental goals in order to achieve effective core metric performance. Promote, monitor and ensure a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies. Participation, and in some cases lead, strategic and business improvement activities. Facilitate and manage cross department communications and initiatives. Work with global supply chain managers and planning groups to resolve issues and work to improve business processes. Acts as logistics facilitator to ensure all elements of the distribution process are coordinated in such a way that customer requirements and time constraints are met. Responsible for administering some human resources processes. Provide insight and support in department budgeting. Oversee the management of the department mechanical equipment fleet and other equipment. Oversees the processing, packaging, and storage of supplies, materials, and equipment. Supervises employees who maintain records update records as needed. Ensure integrity of data systems (i.e. Kronos, SAP, etc.).

This role will initially be based at the Arden Hills Distribution Centerwith possible offsite work at our Brooklyn Park facility as needed. Incumbent will perform supervisory duties of a team of direct labor material handlers performing receipt, put away and pick, pack and ship operations in support of Boston Scientific Single-Use Device and Capital Equipment Distribution.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Drive departments to meet metrics while maintaining compliance with all regulations and procedures. Provide day-to-day direction concerning work assignments, overtime requirements and priorities. Primary driver for project related work and implementation phases.
• Perform administrative duties, such as monthly employee meetings, Kronos/attendance, performance appraisals (input w/ mgr.), disciplinary actions, job descriptions, interviewing, rewards & recognition, and training/development.
• Control of warehouse operations through various performance measurements. May include turnaround time, error rates, stock turns, inventory variance, A/B/C analysis, slow-moving inventory items, non-moving inventory items, shortages, and cycle counting. Ensuring compliance to functional operating instructions
• Provide short-range planning concerning staffing requirements, OT requirements, schedules, budget, and space requirements.
• Develop/Maintain procedures within department or functional area
• Participates/Leadstiered meetingsto ensure proactively on performance targets: Daily pass-down within the Material/IQA team, Daily Materials ManagementDepartmentpass-down, weekly Material/IQA team, etc.
• Analyzethe process for training(and continuously improve)while assigningthe appropriateleadtrainer(s)within the teamtodevelopnew inspectors andmaterial handlerswhile hitting cross-training goals
• Coordinate withSupplier Quality Engineers & Buyersto develop improvements to the current state:special crating, packing requirements(e.g. ESD), reduced package sizeor any other special activities.
• Participates in evaluatingmetrics (e.g. Safety, Quality, Inspections, Stocking, Reservations filled, etc.) monthlyand annually for year over year improvements.
• Provide long-range planning concerning staffing, budget, equipment requirements, methods improvements, capital equipment, and technology improvements (bar coding, scanning/automaton, retrieval systems, etc.). Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of2 years of distribution/materials management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead experience preferablyin a distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading staff to achieve /exceed goals established
• Proficient in Microsoft tools and VISIO
• Knowledge of lean principles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising materials team in a medical device environment preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with an ERP System (SAP, Oracle, QAD, etc.) including inventory receipt, movement, and fulfillment activities
• Ability to manage and perform routine inventory accuracy activities such as cycle counts and full physical counts
• Experience managing domestic and international freight and parcel shipments including communications with common carriers and freight forwarders
• Knowledge of medical device labeling requirements and experience using labeling systems and hardware.

Requisition ID:602935

Minimum Salary:$69500

Maximum Salary: $132000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) - see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.