Lead, Warehouse

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Lead, Warehouse position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

How you'll make an impact:

• Perform data entry transactions
• Receive inventory items (production/non production)
• Terminate work orders
• Issue material to work orders
• Transfer inventory to shipping
• Ensures integrity on work order closures
• Perform excess/obsolete transactions
• Complete required documentation in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Guide warehouse work activities in daily order fulfillment of material requisitions, receipts, &/or shipments while working independently at the highest levels of quality and productivity
• Help resolve inventory discrepancies, i.e., investigate transactions and reconcile discrepancies
• Interact with appropriate departments to assure provision of adequate shipping support
• Participate in periodic finished goods and raw materials cycle counts, and various audits across warehouse functions
• Monitor warehouse supply inventories and order replenishments as required
• Provide guidance and feedback to lower level staff, including oversight of training activities
• Responsible for filing/record retention according to company policies and procedures
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and may enter information into JDE
• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping

What you'll need (required):

• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• 6 years experience warehousing, inventory control, and/or distribution

What else we look for (preferred):

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach others, and transfer knowledge
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.) and warehouse system (JDE, TRAX, etc.)
• Forklift certification
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak, and write English
• Good math skills, equivalent with high school education level
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Proven critical thinking, creative problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to accurately perform complex work requiring problem solving related to material control, order fulfillment, and cycle counting using JDE and other related warehouse systems
• Sufficient knowledge of all work routines at all levels to enable the direct performance of work activities as required
• Excellent organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage competing priorities
• Ensure maintenance and good operating order of all lift equipment
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to warehouse operations and clean room medical device manufacturing
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed instructions
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and/or overtime, as needed
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to apply in-depth job knowledge to perform routine tasks and general instructions, including SOPs and GSOPS, on new tasks and special assignments
• Must be able to work in an inter-department team environment as well as other warehouse departments
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.