Supervisor, DC Warehouse at ICU Medical, Inc. in Lancaster, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description



Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Warehouse Supervisor - Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and track the productivity and accuracy of warehouse personnel in all areas, including receiving, storing, picking, staging, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies related to accuracy, shortages, overages, damages, and serialized product tracing.
• Ensure proper handling, scanning, and recording of serialized items to maintain inventory integrity.
• Ensure timely recharging of batteries for serialized items and update Oracle and install base accordingly.
• Maintain and enforce high safety standards, adhering to company policies, good manufacturing practices, Food and Drug guidelines, and Drug Enforcement laws.
• Oversee and adjust workload distribution based on service demands, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Organize and encourage teamwork to meet daily shipping and operational requirements.
• Oversee fleet truck routing, dock supervision, and the coordination of inbound and outbound shipments, including TL, LTL, parcel shipments.
• Generate and manage bills of lading, order consolidation, manifest development, and load prioritization.
• Train and mentor new hires and contractors, ensuring they understand warehouse procedures, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as required, completing daily vehicle inspections and ensuring proper charging and maintenance.
• Utilize handheld RF scanners for warehouse tasks, ensuring precise data entry, verification of product details, and recording serial numbers for accurate inventory management.
• Load and unload trailers, verify order accuracy, and ensure compliance with shipping requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility by transitioning between warehouse functions as business needs demand, such as shifting from receiving to outbound picking within the same shift.
• Ensure daily inventory cycle counts, and reported discrepancies are investigated and transacted in a timely manner.
• Ensure efficient processing of returns, including written, documentation, restock inspections, and proper disposition.
• Maintain expertise in Oracle transactions for product lookups, sub inventory moves, receipts, replenishments, and running BI reports to manage area of responsibility.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining lean warehouse practices, including 5S methodology and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure general housekeeping duties are performed to maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Work collaboratively within designated teams to support safety initiatives, process improvements, and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Take on special assignments as needed to support business operations.

• Computer knowledge-proficient in MS Office applications i.e. word, excel
• Warehouse management systems experience (i.e. Oracle EBS)
• Experience using forklift equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail and process-oriented
• Proven ability to operate as a team player
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven interpersonal skills to effectively train employees with systems, processes and procedures
• A positive, professional attitude with the ability to coach, lead and mentor staff

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate Degree preferred
• 5 years of warehousing experience across 2 or more areas (eg. receiving, inventory control, shipping, or returns) with demonstrated leadership traits,

• Must be 18 years of age

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

• Stand and/or walk during shifts for extended periods
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach above the head, kneel, crouch and/or stretch during shift work hours.