Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Receiving and Warehousing in Devens, MA

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The Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Receiving and Warehousing is accountable for the overall performance and operations of the warehouse and receiving dock at the Cell Therapy Facility. The Senior Manager provides oversight for raw material and consumable receipt, put-away, replenishment, management, and destruction for Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Facilities materials used directly and indirectly to support the manufacture and testing of commercial and clinical Cell Therapy products.

This is a direct people manager role overseeing a team of material handlers within the nonclassified CGMP receiving dock, Warehouse, and controlled storage locations.

Shifts Available:

TBD

Responsibilities:

People Leadership:

• Develop and manage team member resource allocation & shift schedules to meet workflow demands as a manager of individual contributors.
• Coach and counsel team members to develop their skill sets and create an environment of continuous learning, teamwork, transparency and a sense of urgency.
• Communicate with cross-functional leaders inside and outside of Supply Chain to drive successful outcomes for the site and functional business unit.
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics for team, setting and maintaining high expectations for team performance.

Material Receiving & Warehousing:

• Manage raw material/consumable receipt, labeling & storage.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality issues, report on corrective actions.
• Oversee shipment of materials to offsite locations (network warehouses, offsite storage locations, centralized QC testing labs, etc.,).
• Develop & maintain metrics.
• Serve as process owner and subject matter expert to help remove barriers and solve problems within department

Manage Area Quality Systems & Compliance:

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained in all areas where group activities occur.
• Promote and engage team in safety and safety training program; foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Manage Site Supply Chain Standard Operating procedures.
• Own and manage deviations, corrective/preventive actions & change controls.
• Ensure appropriate training and qualification for staff activities performed.
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.

Operational Excellence:

• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
• Experience within Commercial / Clinical Biotechnology environment is preferred
• Experience with people management is required
• Experience with Health Authority Audits (i.e. FDA) is required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar.
• 7+ years relevant work experience required.
• 3+ years of expe