Job Description
Inventory Control Coordinator I
Job Locations
US-OH-Cincinnati
Company
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Department
Operations
# of Openings
1
About Meridian
Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.
Job Summary
Responsible for accuracy of inventory and controlling access to chemicals and components in the diagnostic manufacturing locations. Work with lab personnel in receiving components to controlled locations and issuing materials to the appropriate work order. Coordinate with lab production personnel on the transfer of components in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Duties
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure an adequate supply of chemicals and components to satisfy the needs of lab production personnel.
Plans, prepares, issues, material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of raw materials timed to meet production requirements.
Advises management of the status of material availability, inventory levels, and potential production or material supply disruptions to ensure that materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.
Weigh components needed according to work order using current SOPs, GMPs, and QSRs.
Transfer components to specified personnel.
Maintain complete, thorough, up-to-date documentation.
Monitor and requisition raw materials and supplies required to meet production schedules.
Conduct cycle counts on an as needed basis.
Assure the proper use, cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, validation, calibration and certification of required equipment as appropriate.
Ensure transactions are completed in a timely manner using ERP software.
Recognize, evaluate, recommend, and implement (with approval) ways to improve procedures and products.
Adhere to safety SOPs and report potential safety hazards.
Work required, sometimes atypical, hours to meet production needs.
Other duties as assigned
Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs throughout the workday in a multi-location facility
Ability to lift on a daily basis up to 25 lbs. of supplies or finished product.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses/face shields, hairnet, etc.)
Willing to work with hazardous chemicals and biological with proper protective equipment
Must be able to adhere to applicable bio-safety practices when on the manufacturing floor or in laboratories
Must be able to wear respirator when needed
Ability to stand, stoop, reach, push and pull carts throughout the course of the work shift.
Ability to work on PC including repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse for long periods throughout the course of the work day
Qualifications
Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required/Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
A minimum of two years' experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing, or laboratory environment is required.
Competencies Required or preferred
Aseptic technique, general laboratory techniques, and metric system knowledge required
Excellent documentation skills as required by cGMPs on a timely basis
Ability to read, understand and follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
Basic Math skills.
Computer proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word) required. Knowledge of MAPICS (INFOR) and/or other ERP systems applications preferred.
Ability to read and understand bills of materials.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting with peers and colleagues in a cross functional setting.
Excellent problem-solving skills, troubleshooting and analyzing skills.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality requirements.
Must be able to work additional hours outside the normal workday (including evenings and weekends).
Required Travel %:
Not Anticipated
* (USA Only)*
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
