Join Our Team as a Lead Warehouse Outbound (100%)
To ensure timely preparation and shipment of daily orders while actively contributing to continuous improvement in Logistics, we are currently seeking a committed professional to fill the position of Lead Warehouse Outbound.
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and allocate resources efficiently to meet timelines and ensure on-time shipments to customers.
- Monitor forecasts, workload, and team capacity to anticipate resource needs throughout the year.
- Support and collaborate with the Lead Warehouse Inbound or designee to process physical inventory of finished products for the Brügg facility and ensure accurate reporting of discrepancies.
- Ensure accurate transfer of materials between different storage locations and virtual warehouses.
- Monitor and update Logistics KPIs for Warehouse Operations, including OTIF, forecast monitoring, team productivity, and packaging customization.
- Co-lead daily briefing meetings, define priorities, and address any blocking situations.
- Ensure all Logistics and material handling processes operate in accordance with SOPs and comply with safety regulations.
- Provide Lean guidance to the team to adopt streamlined methods of operation, transitioning from a push to a pull mode throughout the line.
- Act as a key player in the continuous improvement process, applying appropriate methodologies to analyze situations and propose solutions.
- Update QMS documentation by creating and monitoring change orders as needed.
- Actively participate in internal and SOX audits.
- Take on additional assignments designated by the Director of Procurement and Logistics.
- Provide backup for the Logistics Project and Warehouse Lead during their absence.
Team Leadership
- Build and manage an effective team organization to handle logistics operations and inventory management.
- Recruit, train, lead, and develop team members.
- Encourage poly-competencies among team members.
- Establish clear responsibilities, coordinate absences, and ensure effective backup management.
- Prepare and conduct performance reviews, analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of team organization and performance.
- Ensure all team members receive appropriate training on service SOPs, SOX, and Company policies.
Projects
- Actively participate in any logistics-related projects as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) when required.
- Support the implementation of the new ERP system by performing test scenarios, providing feedback on developed functionalities, and aiding in operator training.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Your Profile
- Professional diploma in Logistics operations is preferred; diploma in Leadership is a plus, as is Green Belt certification.
- Understanding of GMP, GDP, and ISO 13485 standards.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills are required; proficiency in German, French, or other languages is an advantage.
- Strong IT skills (MS Office) and good knowledge of an ERP system.
- Experience in Lean Management is a plus.
- Highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented, with strong intercultural competence and communication skills.
- Trustworthy and reliable, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Why Choose STAAR Surgical?
STAAR Surgical provides an ideal environment for your professional and personal development within a multicultural and international company.
Benefits
- 40 working hours per week
- Modern working spaces
- Minimum of 25 days of vacation
- Modern cafeteria spaces
- Monthly contributions to health insurance costs
- Training and development plans
- Free parking spaces and excellent public transportation connections
- Regular company events, including summer and winter parties
If you want to contribute to the Evolution in visual freedom™ and become part of our passionate team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationBiel/Bienne, Switzerland