Warehouse Lead at Baxalta U.S., Inc. in Thousand Oaks, California

Job Description:

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Job Description

As the largest pharmaceutical company in Asia and among the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world by revenue, Takeda (NYSE: TAK) is a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments to patients globally. Our Purpose – to create better health for people, and a brighter future for the world – guides us as we continue to build a workplace supporting future ways of working and the well-being of our employees. Certified as a four-time Top Global Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Excellence, life at Takeda empowers you to grow in a meaningful career. 

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for performing all warehouse activities associated with Receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, and Manufacturing Material Replenishment. In addition, the Sr. Warehouse Specialist Lead provides; daily direction to Warehouse personnel, job training, and leads process improvement projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inventory control including material transfers, cycle count and stock status/reorder point activities.


• Providing first rate customer service including understanding and meeting customer requirements, together with a positive and professional manner.


• Maintaining a clean, orderly, safe and secure work area at all times.


• Assisting with special projects as required, including complex projects and budget tracking.


• Conduct warehouse duties in a manner, which promote safety and comply with FDA, OSHA, and MSDS standards and company SOP’s.


• Assist/lead weekly cycle count and provide guidance in resolving counting issues and maintaining inventory accuracy.


• Produces and analyzes standard and specific reports, including performance metrics for the warehouse.


• Train other warehouse personnel when required.


• Processes paperwork for the warehouse, including Standard Operating Procedures, Deviation Notices, and Discrepancy Statements.

• Support a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Takeda Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.


• Support daily manufacturing operations by ensuring material availability, timely deliveries, and inventory accuracy.


• Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.


• Assist department Supervisor with Training Program including: Training Plans, Proficiency Audits, Weekly SABA Reports, and supports all actions related to training. Support training for employees in skilled area (including but not limited to GMP, job skills, safety).

• Participate/lead in the completion of special projects as necessary.

• Identify/prioritize/provide resources in Warehouse area to assist internal and external customers meet requirements.


• Support compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.


• Submit and/or maintain and distribute metrics related to department performance and compliance.


• May perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• 
  Advance warehouse operations knowledge.


• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and vehicles, forklift and pallet jack.


• Basic knowledge of cGMP manufacturing practices


• 
  Advance understanding and compliance to Good Documentation Practices (GDP). 


• Knowledge of basic chemical safety procedures.

• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor. 

• Must be self-directed and motivated to complete repetitive tasks.


• Ability to utilize resources in the most efficient and productive manner possible. 

• Must be able to proactively improve processes, initiate projects and implement change.

• Ability to identify errors or faults in process and recommend or implement solutions.


• Make arithmetic calculations quickly, accurately and be able to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement.


• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.


• Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.


• Must be able to navigate, conduct searches, and fill on line forms on Personal Computer for the purposes of training, performance management, and self service applications.


• Must have the ability to navigate electronic mail systems and intranet for communication purposes.

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  Advanced knowledge of personal computer software programs such as MS Excel, Access, Power Point, MS Word and other comparable programs.

• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.

• Must have the following personal attributes:  integrity and trust, work ethic, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, pragmatism, courage and conviction.


• Must have passion to innovate and drive for solutions.


• Must display personal accountability for results and integrity.


• Must display eagerness to learn and continuously improve.


• Must have uncompromising dedication to quality.


• Must have relentless focus on rapid and disciplined action.


• Must have respect for individuals and the diverse contributions of all.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree preferred.  Minimum 5-7 years of experience.

Working Environment

• Warehouse environment.


• May be working in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.


• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers that may require respiratory protection.


• Inside working conditions.


• May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift as needed.


• Must be able to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a workweek as required.


• Overtime may be required at times.

• Will have interaction with other people.

• Pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.

Physical Demand

• The overall physical exertion of this position is medium to heavy work.


• May be required to stand for extended periods of time


• May be required to lift up to 25-30 pounds when completing the following job duty: handling boxes of office supplies, documents, or raw materials/components.


• May be required to push up to 50 pounds when completing the following job duty: handling boxes of office supplies, documents, or raw materials/components.


• May be required to pull up to 50 pounds when completing the following job duty: handling boxes of office supplies, documents, or raw materials/components.


• May be required to use hand / finger feel constantly when completing the following job duty:   keyboard data entry into computer business applications.


• May be required to use hearing frequently when completing the following job duty:   receiving phone or verbal requests from customers


• May be required repetitive/sustained stooping and bending frequently when completing the following job duty:   handling boxes of office supplies, documents, or raw materials/components.


• May be required to walk frequently when completing the following job duty:   Deliver/pick-up raw materials, finish good product or supplies to/from/within warehouse locations.


• May be required overhead reaching when completing the following job duty:  handling supplies


• May be required to visually inspect constantly when completing the following job duty:   reviewing computer/paper report data ensuring compliance to SOPs, reviewing shipping, receiving, and material request documentation.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU: 

• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan 




• Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions 




• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings 




• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days 




• Community Outreach Programs 

 

At Takeda, our global, engaged workforce is committed to continuously innovate on our ways of working to keep our competitive edge and deliver the highest quality therapies to for patients all over the world. 

 

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare. Be empowered to make a difference.  Apply now. 

 

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

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EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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