Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at
www.opella.com
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About The Job
Your job as a Supply Clerk will require requisition packaging materials from Opella warehouses in the prescribed quantities as determined by the Daily Production Schedule and Packaging Material Requisition.
Maintain numerous files including Plant 2 Packaging & Processing training logs, SOP logs, cGMP training logs, equipment cleaning and usage logs, various production reports, verifying accuracy of all completed Packaging Batch Records and all incoming and outgoing documents.
This is a 1st shift position. Monday - Friday: 6:30am – 2:30pm
Main Responsibilities:
- The Supply Clerk (SC) is the central coordinator and is solely responsible for ordering all packaging materials and blend to support the production schedule for the plant. The SC must order materials from the warehouse in the prescribed quantities to ensure that materials are on-hand and available for product packaging when needed by multiple shifts of operation. Orders must meet daily warehouse deadline.
- Coordinates the receipt of materials and blend to support ongoing operations but not overwhelm congested receiving docks and storage space. Works with warehouse personnel and truck drivers to optimize deliveries, dock space, and material handling capabilities. Monitors production schedule progress to avoid having excessive materials on the floor before they are needed.
- Verifies that all packaging materials and blend ordered from Inventory have the correct item number according to Bill of Materials as issued by the production planner to avoid production downtime and to optimize delivery according to production pace.
- Processes batch record transactions to ensure that all materials issued to Work Orders are entered correctly in SAP including packaging components, blend, labeling and samples.
- The SC in the final step of review and completion of all Work Orders and Batch Records (BR) in the packaging department. The SC must complete inventory transactions, verify documents, generate Usage Variance Report and then submit BR packet to Inventory Control.
- The SC is the primary contact between Packaging Management, Team Leaders, Planning, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance (QA), and Warehouse personnel to ensure a timely flow of operating supplies, components, bulk blends and batch records. The SC is the coordinator for Inventory Control and Packaging personnel to investigate and resolve problematic batch records.
- Reconciles and verifies all materials being returned to packaging materials warehouse are properly documented and clearly marked with a Daily Movement Sheet with the description and quantities listed to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Closes each packaging batch work order and determines packaging material usage variances. The SC performs the primary investigation and resolves the usage variance, if possible. Otherwise, the SC reports finding to Packaging Management.
- Must understand Blend Accountability with respect to usage requirements and allocation between work orders.
- Construct, maintain, and/or file numerous records/documents as required by packaging management and regulatory mandates.
- Responsible for prompt retrieval of archived documents upon demand.
- Reviews and ensures accuracy of all completed Packaging Batch Records prior to submitting to Document Control.
- Maintains and ensures good documentation practices on all Equipment Cleaning and Usage Records and logs for FDA-cGMP compliance for Plant 2 facilities.
- Assists packaging material handling personnel with the daily finished goods reporting to Planning and Inventory Control. Must verify blend and finished goods posting against package line report as part of Batch Record completion.
- Assumes a leadership role to coordinate the activities of packaging material handling personnel on all shifts concerning package line supply/set-up/changeover, finished goods, return to stock items and package line priorities.
- Leads and coordinates Fiscal Year End procedures concerning packaging batch records and inventory transactions.
- Follows all safety regulations and recommends safety improvements in the material storage area, forklift operation, and material movement. Work with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to prepare and facilitate shipments of Hazardous Waste.
- Assures that receiving docks and packaging storage area are maintained in a clean and orderly manner as described by FDA –cGMP’s.
- Primary contact for all third-party deliveries such as parts and package equipment to Plant 2. Facilitates UPS and FedEx shipments from Plant 2. Prepare and ship return items to vendors.
- Coordinates movement of bulk storage totes and bulk blend drums between Plant 1, Plant 2, and Warehouse.
- Coordinates with the PD Building transfer of blend, components, and shipment of various materials.
- Assists in the procurement process for bulk blend and product samples for special projects for Engineering and Management.
- Makes deliveries between departments and buildings. This includes courier responsibilities between buildings involving documents or small bulk items. (ex: batch records, timecards, paychecks, uniforms, office supplies, document routing, product samples, etc.)
- Interacts with outside vendors doing various tasks such as ordering break room supplies, office supplies, and other various supplies for Plant 2.
- Reviews and approves rental uniforms for Plant 2 Packaging and Processing facilities employees.
- Coordinates/assigns and maintains locker assignments for Plant 2 facilities.
- Primary point of contact for Barcom Data Collection Systems including process improvements, troubleshooting, and/or hardware problems/upgrades.
- Maintains certification as Forklift Site Trainer. Performs road test certification for forklift and PIV drivers.
- Primary contact for all forklift maintenance and dock leveling equipment. Coordinates preventative maintenance scheduling, maintains history and tracks problematic repairs, responds to forklift safety concerns.
About You
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED is required
Experience:
- Experience in Manufacturing and/or Packaging of products in a cGMP compliant facility is preferred.
- Three (3) years' experience in inventory control required
- Two (2) years of college training is a plus but not required.
Professional Skills:
- Maintain satisfactory attendance record.
- Ability to coordinate between different functional areas.
- Maintain professional relationships between different functional areas.
Role Specific Competencies:
- Training as needed and determined by department manager to insure Opella Consumer Products procedures compliance as required by FDA-cGMP’s
Special Requirements:
- Non-allergic to dusts and odors.
- PC proficient using Microsoft Office software to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Dress Requirements: Office professional to meet Opella dress code requirements or uniform. Hair covers and/or shoe covering, gloves, dust masks, non-slip shoes and safety glasses as required by job conditions and provided by Opella Consumer Products
- Extreme accuracy required with inventory records. Exact calculations necessary.
- Available for overtime as required to facilitate plant operations.
- Must be able to produce without close supervision.
Why Us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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