INBOUND MATERIALS MANAGER

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About the role.
Boston Scientific is searching for an Inbound Materials Manager I to join our growing materials team.
This role is based in Arden Hills, MN.
The Inbound Materials Manager is responsible for providing team leadership to the dock, receiving, and material handling crib teams.
This role will lead their team to achieve goals around safety, quality, service, and cost.
This role supports all material flow from dock to manufacturing line, identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions, provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues, and reports to management on team strategy, project status, and accomplishments.
Your responsibilities will include.
Develop business unit strategy and ensure projects are resourced to drive improvement in safety, quality, service, and cost.
Support daily execution of team and resolve urgent issues escalated through tiered meetings.
Implement a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process.
Drive continuous improvement projects and facilitate idea generation from team.
Develop direct reports and extended staff by securing appropriate training and assigning progressively challenging tasks.
Monitor daily work operations and provide direction to staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
Own inbound flows for all materials, including hazardous items and precious metals.
Build effective relationships with internal customers and process partners, including production, supplier quality engineering, purchasing, distribution, and facilities.
Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures and support internal and external regulatory bodies and auditors.
Ensure that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Direct and control the activities and budget of all functional areas.
Required qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related field Minimum of 5 years of supply chain, operations, or related experience Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience Team-oriented approach with demonstrated track record of strong cross-functional collaboration and influence Proficient in problem solving and process improvement methodologies Preferred qualifications.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience Project Management experience Master’s degree Medical device experience   Requisition ID.
Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.
This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.
The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.
As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life.
Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.
So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE.
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And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!   At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health.
That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all.
By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.
Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace.
Pursuant to Va.
Code § ), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.
Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.
As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.