Sr Project Order Associate in Cumberland, Maryland at eMolecules

The Sr Project Order Associate position is responsible for preparing all client weigh work orders and for all activities related to Johnson & Johnson project orders. This role will also assist Site Manager with oversight of production team duties to ensure smooth operations within the site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

May include some or all of the following. Other additional duties may be assigned:

Prepare work orders for the day and distribute to the team

Main point of contact for all activities related to Johnson & Johnson, including:

Receive, ship and store all chemical compounds for Johnson & Johnson

Prepare shipping documents, labels, etc. for chemical compounds being shipped to Johnson & Johnson

Register any incoming chemical compounds related to Johnson & Johnson

Works with Operational Manager on client-facing communications, including meetings, email communications, etc.

Assists Site Manager as needed with oversight of production team duties

Works with Site Manager to train new production team members

Process client weigh order request – including precisely measuring chemicals per order instructions

Perform tare weigh, weight capture and gross weigh for all orders

Maintain inventory control with the use of computerized systems

Maintains a clean and safe working environment – including wiping down work area, thoroughly cleaning all utensils, restock supplies, sweep work station and remove all trash

Follow standard operating procedures and ensure deadlines are met

Maintains regular work schedule and is free from excessive absenteeism or tardiness

Performs all other duties as assigned

Internal and External Relationship and Level of Interaction

Internal: High level of interaction with staff across all departments

External: Medium level of interaction with external vendors and contacts

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will have direct and/or indirect oversight of other production team members. Will mentor, train, guide and assign/direct work as needed. Carries out some supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Will work with Operational Manager (NL) and Site Manager to address complaints and resolve problems.

Qualifications and experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience

Prior experience working with small weight scales 0.00001g to 240g is a plus

Thorough attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge of on demand work flows in a warehouse/distribution facility is a plus

Ability to follow directions and retain information on projects/processes.

High school diploma or GED required

Experience of general lab/warehouse safety and chemical compliance is a plus

Performance Expectations

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses sufficient job skills, knowledge to perform the job and produces quality work

Confidently brings to bear domain knowledge and experience

Makes every effort to employ best practices within a given domain or functional discipline

Continually seeks to improve the functions or effectiveness of the position

Continually seeks to improve skills; learns quickly when faced with new problems or skill sets needed for success in position

Customer Service

Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers

Maintains high level of service

Acts with customer's best interests in mind

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect

Flexibility and Teamwork

Embraces change, remains positive to get the job done and builds meaningful, collaborative relationships with others

Effectively copes with change in positive manner; supports organization growth and strategy

Is able to prioritize work and shift gears comfortably between tasks

Works effectively with colleagues toward common goals, and/or facilitates goal achievement in others; dimension includes either / both intellectual and material collaboration

Gains and maintains confidence and trust of others; builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others; supports the team

Communication

Communicates effectively and appropriately. Expresses self-using clear, effective, and efficient language. Listens patiently and attentively. Adapts to the purpose of the communication with appropriate style, substance, detail, and confidence

Is able to clearly and effectively communicate points and maintain high level of interest in both audible and visual forms of communication.

Practices attentive and active listening. Absorbs and considers the meaning of communications from others before responding.

Presents ideas effectively in both group and individual settings.

Attentive to "indirect" communications, such as eye contact, body language, tone, and delivery, in self as well as others.

Professionalism and Dependability

Reliable and professional keeping company image in mind

Always puts forth best professional image

Maintains composure and can be counted on to hold things together in the best interest of the company

Ready to take action on responsibilities and is adequately prepared to contribute upon arrival to meetings

Is reliable and minimizes occurrence of unscheduled absence or tardiness

Working conditions

Lab/production warehouse environment

Moderate noise

Frequent handling of chemicals

Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including lab coat, gloves and, on request, face mask while performing job duties

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers to perform weigh duties

Must be able to sit for extended periods

Ability to use fine motor skills and handle chemicals to weigh small quantity vials

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements to perform weigh duties

May lift up to 50-75 lbs (with partner assistance)

• Prior experience working with small weight scales 0.00001g to 240g is a plus
• Thorough attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of on demand work flows in a warehouse/distribution facility is a plus
• Ability to follow directions and retain information on projects/processes.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience of general lab/warehouse safety and chemical compliance is a plus