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About the Role

Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Sr Supervisor Facilities Support to assist at our Rensselaer, NY site. This role is responsible for supervising Warehouse and Support functions, ensuring accurate receiving, inventory control, sterilization, and distribution of materials. The position also coordinates personnel, contractors, and suppliers for facilities, equipment, and grounds maintenance to support production goals and promote a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees.
Ensure staff remain up to date with company assigned training.
Coordinate personnel, contractors and suppliers in the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds in support of production goals.
Master and maintain accurate records in an ERP system including managing inventory items, running reports, troubleshooting issues and support other system users.
Coordinate the receiving of material coming into the building(s) by vendors, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
Ensure that all received goods are 100% verified against the quantity, description, and expected quality of materials for incoming orders.
Oversee put-a-way strategies to ensure the optimal organization of products according to correct orientation and environmental capacities.
Document non-conformances diligently and accurately upon receipt or discovery of damaged goods.
Perform physical counts in accordance with End of Year and standard Cycle Count schedules.
Support the delivery of raw materials within site to locations via transfer order process.
Ensure site safety by escalating safety concerns and reporting near misses and injuries in accordance with Taconic's policies.
Coordinate routine servicing on equipment, pallet jacks and vehicles.
Support training activities for Taconic Warehouse staff nationally/internationally as needed.
Support Taconic Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal program, including ensuring proper labeling, handling, and coordination of qualified pickup.
Assist the department in coordinating the cleaning, loading, autoclaving, and delivery of supplies to animal rooms.
Assist in the completion of area responsibilities and verify accurate completion of tasks by area personnel.
Train and enforce Standard Operating Procedures and established Work Instructions.
Lead and motivate direct reports.
Operate as a working supervisor who can step in and support work during absences and PTO.
Perform loading, unloading, running, and multiple duties at the same time.
Process (i.e. euthanasia), document, and pack surplus animals for sale or disposal.
Prepare orders for UPS, FedEx, or truck deliveries.

Requirements

Associates degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school, or technical/managerial experience at an equivalent level.
Experience in skilled or technical assignments requiring previous training to perform operations and resolve problems where some guidelines or standards are provided.
1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to customers, suppliers and/or employees of the organization.
Ability to actively listen and understand information presented and different points of view.
Mechanical aptitude helpful.
Understanding of LEAN principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) helpful.
Regular physical exertion is required such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Regular use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery is required.
Regular exposure to occupational hazards which require special precautions and occasional exposure to situations with the potential for serious injury.
Regular exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels occurs within the work environment.
Employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace.

Skills

ERP system management
Inventory control
Receiving
Distribution
Sterilization
Training
Supervision
Facilities maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Grounds maintenance
Record keeping
Reporting
Troubleshooting
Material handling
Safety procedures
Hazardous waste management
UPS shipping
FedEx shipping
Truck delivery preparation

Location

Rensselaer, NY

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

Supervisor
1-3 years relevant experience

Education Level

Associate's degree

Salary/Compensations

$68,000 - $73,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
20 days paid time off
6 additional holidays
1 floating holiday
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Career advancement opportunities
Commitment to training
24/7 telemedicine (including mental health)
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance

About the Company

With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry.
We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.
Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals.
If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!
Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity.
Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work.
We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone.
We are better together.

Equal Opportunity

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.