Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

OVIK Health has an immediate opening for a Warehouse & Logistics Manager at the Mayflower Plant in Salisbury, MA. 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position will also be responsible for managing within a dynamic manufacturing and warehousing environment while contributing to the business unit’s overall growth and productivity goals. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will plan, manage and oversee order picking, storage, receiving, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation and the administrative functions for the warehouse and logistics department supporting our Mayflower facility.  Additionally, the Warehouse & Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing, training, evaluating and recognizing all warehouse and logistical staff, as well as ensuring the maintenance of company forklifts, vehicles and other related assets.

At OVIK Health we are a team of innovators, advancing healthcare technologies to improve patient care. Our technically advanced products are designed to help heal and protect with consistency, dependability, and ease-of-use for the Medical, animal health, sports medicine and retail industries. We provide superior quality products, dedicated support, and ongoing education to drive positive outcomes for patients and those who care for them. 

Medical/Healthcare: Our advanced wound care dressings such as Agile® and ASSIST Silver® feature Active Fluid Management® technology, which provides superior moisture management for wound and skin care.

Animal Health: We incorporate the most relevant technologies for quick, easy application, including EasyTear® technology in our PetFlex® self-adhering bandages, eliminating the need for scissors reducing the risk of potential cuts with pets and other animals.  

Sports Medicine: Our PowerFlex® and CoFlex® series of cohesive and adhesive bandages are designed for quick, easy application and reliable performance.  We partner with the Sports Medicine market to deliver high-quality athletic wraps and taping solutions that help prevent sports injuries and assist post-injury recovery. As a reliable supplier, we provide cohesive flexible bandages in numerous sizes and colors, as well as our featured fun prints that add a touch of personality and personalization to our wraps.

Retail: OVIK Health supplies high-quality, easy-to-apply bandages & wraps available for purchase at retailers near you.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION: Warehouse & Logistics Manager, Mayflower Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The individual in this position will manage within a dynamic manufacturing and warehousing environment while contributing to the division’s overall growth and productivity goals. Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Warehouse & Logistics Manager will oversee picking, storage, receiving, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation and administrative functions at the Mayflower Plant in Salisbury, MA. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager will oversee, train, evaluate and recognize staff, as well as ensure the maintenance of company fleets vehicles and assets.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing receiving, warehousing and distribution operations
• Implementing operational policies and procedures
• Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment
• Monitor workplace and lead training initiatives to improve employees’ performance
• Manage off-site warehousing and distribution services
• Establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve an efficient warehouse
• Ensure proper use of SAP on all material movement transactions
• Set warehouse and team goals in collaboration with divisional leadership
• Ensure safety of staff during warehouse processes
• Managing staff performance and providing recognition
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of condition and location of fleet vehicles
• Assisting with deliveries where required
• Ensuring proper weekly inventory cycle counting of raw materials and Finished goods
• Audit and report inventory while making recommendations on which items to order and restock
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest federal and state safety regulations
• Communicate with other departments to ensure products are shipped in a timely manner
• Lead overall FGs and Raw material inventory initiatives twice per year
• Build a continuous improvement environment that drives value to our stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years warehouse management experience
• 3 years of experience with ERP systems.  SAP is a plus
• Excellent understanding of warehouse management processes and procedures
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
• Valid drivers' license required for occasional work related travel
• Ability to operate forklift effectively
• Proficient computer skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Strong influence and people management skills
• Available to work extended hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Safety Eyewear
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Hairnet
• Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed
• Reflector vest

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                   FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                     

1. Standing: Ability to stand while working     60% of day
2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down                         40% of day 
3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:  100% of day
4. Lifting:  Ability to lift to 25 lbs.                 100% of day
5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range(approx. 16 ft) 50% of day
6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull/reach   5% of day

7. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor   25% of day 

8. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,including reading information from printed sources and

       computer screens.             100% of day              

9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information.   100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and occasionally works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level can be medium to loud. Temperatures can vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts. 

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

• To be determined at time of hire
• OT when scheduled

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.