Sr Supervisor Facilities Support

Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Sr Supervisor Facilities Support employee to assist at our Rensselaer, NY site. This is a full-time on-site position.

Pay

$68,000 - $73,000 annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including education and experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.

Benefits

• Insurance within 30 days or less, including options for medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing skills for success
• Access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability, and life insurance

Responsibilities

• Supervise Warehouse and Support functions at the site level
• Ensure accurate receiving, inventory control, sterilization, and distribution of raw materials to support internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate personnel, contractors, and suppliers in the installation, repair, and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds to support production goals
• Monitor workplace performance and lead training initiatives to improve employees; ensure staff remain up-to-date with company-assigned training
• Maintain accurate records in an ERP system, including managing inventory items, running reports, troubleshooting issues, and supporting other system users
• Coordinate the receiving of materials from vendors or other warehouses accurately and promptly; verify all received goods against quantity, description, and expected quality
• Oversee put-away strategies to ensure 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 the site via the transfer order process
• Escalate safety concerns and report 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 and internationally as needed
• Support Taconic Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal program, including proper labeling, handling, and coordination of qualified pickup
• Assist in coordinating the cleaning, loading, autoclaving, and delivery of supplies to animal rooms
• 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
• Loading, unloading, running, and performing multiple duties simultaneously
• Processing (e.g., euthanasia), documenting, and packing surplus animals for sale or disposal
• Prepare orders for UPS, FedEx, or truck deliveries

Regular physical exertion is required, such as climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent technical/managerial experience
• 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
• 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

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regular physical exertion, including climbing, crouching, crawling, and lifting items up to 50 pounds
• Regular use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery
• Regular exposure to occupational hazards requiring special precautions
• Occasional exposure to situations with the potential for serious injury
• Regular exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, strong odors, and/or noise levels

Allergen Disclosure

Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us

With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of problem solvers partnering with clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate discoveries for the prevention and treatment of disease. Taconic employees show up every day to deliver the best solutions while caring for themselves, each other, and especially our animals. We foster a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals by promoting fairness and equity. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone.