Distribution Manager 1st shift at Medtronic in Swedesboro, New Jersey

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Dec 2024

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
Medtronic is hiring in Woolwich County, here our employees are helping us deliver on the extraordinary. We actively seek a diverse workforce at every level: We require fresh ideas and inclusive insights to maintain our position as an innovative industry leader. That's why we actively seek, attract, and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who reflect the wide variety of life experiences found among our patients.

We've been on a three-year journey to modernize our U.S. distribution network and transform how we distribute our products. The Woolwich Distribution site is one of two new U.S. distribution hubs opened within the last year to enhance and streamline our delivery operations. We're aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. But none of it can happen without you - the people who power our operations and ensure that our customers receive our life-saving therapies when they need them.

The Distribution Manager oversees all aspects of shipping and receiving operations, ensuring precise handling of materials and products. This role is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization , and driving continuous improvement within the distribution function.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide tactical and operational leadership to the distribution team, including shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations professionals, setting clear objectives and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Utilize computer systems to track, log, verify, and report shipments and inventory levels.

• Implement and enforce shipping practices, procedures, transportation routing, schedules, and requirements.

• Oversee the receiving process to ensure accurate verification of quantity, weight, and conformity of materials received.

• Pack, unpack, and prepare items for shipment, including finished products, raw materials, assemblies, and equipment.

• Process freight bills, packing sheets, bills of lading, and other documentation accurately and efficiently.

• Monitor and manage performance metrics to achieve operational goals and customer service objectives .

• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.

• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate logistics , resolve issues, and optimize processes across the supply chain.

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to enhance performance and foster career growth.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external customers, and vendors regarding ongoing operations and logistics .

• Use influence and persuasion to gain cooperation and alignment on operational objectives and initiatives.

• May have budget or profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the distribution function.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent).

• 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience including supervisory experience.

Nice-to-Have:

Additionally, the following skills and qualifications are desirable:

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of supervisors and professionals.

• Professional certifications in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).

• Experience with lean principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

• Advanced knowledge of distribution operations, including shipping/receiving, inventory management, and logistics .

• Proficiency in using computer systems and software for tracking and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$94,400.00 - $141,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.