Warehouse Supervisor

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Cardiff

Job Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Responsibilities:

As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our warehouse facility, ensuring efficient and accurate handling, storage, and distribution of our electronic capital equipment. You will lead a team of warehouse associates, implement robust inventory control measures, optimize space utilization, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and business objectives.

• Supervise and lead a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure high productivity and quality standards.
• Plan, organize, and oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, proper handling of equipment and adherence to quality control processes.

• Implement and maintain inventory control procedures to accurately track, monitor, and report inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including timely receipt and storage of new equipment.

• Optimize warehouse layout and storage methods to maximize space utilization and facilitate efficient movement of equipment and materials.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, organization, and orderliness of the warehouse to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Implement lean warehousing practices to streamline processes, minimize waste, and improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with the sales team, customer service, production and planning departments to prioritize and fulfil customer orders and manufacturing orders ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with quality assurance and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Provide input and support for continuous process improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of overall warehouse operations.

• Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, and shipments.
• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, warehouse productivity, and key performance indicators.
• Analyse data and provide insights to drive decision-making and improve warehouse performance.

Quality System Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

Each organization shall have sufficient personnel with the necessary education, background, training, and experience to assure that all activities required by this part are correctly performed and shall establish procedures for identifying training needs and ensure that all personnel are trained to adequately perform their assigned responsibilities. Training shall be documented.

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or similar role, preferably within the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution practices.
• Familiarity with electronic capital equipment or similar technical products is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software applications.
• Completed forklift operator training to comply with safe working practices.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485) and regulatory standards (e.g. FDA regulations) is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Able to work with minimum supervision

• A team oriented professional
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and results-oriented mind set, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Internal and External Contacts:

Main contacts, internal:

• Production Department
• Sales Department
• Customer service department
• Purchasing/Operations Department

Main contacts, external:

• 3rd Party Warehouse
• Delivery Companies

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not contain nor is it intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Where you make a difference

To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture:

Diversity & Inclusion- we view diversity as a driver of innovation & a catalyst for our global growth

Winning as a team- where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

Leadership style- being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

Our core values- Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence

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We look forward to receiving your application!

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com