General Description:
At current, this position reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain however will be managed by a Warehouse Manager. Working within a greenfield project initially, the candidate will be responsible for facility start-up, installation & commissioning activities to ensure the Warehouse is operationally ready for cGMP Manufacturing.
The prospect will be required to handle various equipment involved in daily warehouse operations and will work with various functional teams in a customer service type environment to ensure material needs are met correctly and timely in support of all functional teams.
This role will focus largely on preparatory activities required for warehouse set up including systems, equipment readiness for use, material readiness and setting up operational plans & flows. The incumbent will work using several software’s and tasks including using ERP-SAP WMS, ASRS and high racking systems, Inventory Management, equipment and materials management and procedural documentation writing.
Core Responsibilities/Experience:
Support with writing and updating of documents such as SOP’s, MBRs, WI’s, Forms & Training documents.
Will be required to perform weighing & dispensing activities as well as other Warehouse related day to day activities. Must be comfortable with working with weighing out powders, salts, liquids.
Comfortable with all aspects of Warehouse Operations, otherwise has strong willingness to learn.
Operate Warehouse Equipment such as Forklift and Reacher, certification is a plus.
Comfortable working within and operate within a High Rack Warehousing system.
Managing inventory for Warehouse materials.
Performing periodic cycle counting to determine inventory accuracy.
Makes sure to complete all necessary trainings to remain in compliance.
Will work under supervision and escalate issues to supervisor.
Experienced working in a GMP environment is necessary, ability to follow SOPs.
Handling of temperature sensitive materials.
Operating within a complete walking staging freezer system as well as cold room.
Must have good communication skills.
Will use Warehouse Systems Management, ERP i.e SAP knowledge is preferred.
Provide daily on-hand support to all functional teams, as needed.
Responsible for performing activities related to receiving, issuing, production/lab support, inventory management, material storage and distribution, restocking and equipment and room maintenance.
Prior experience working within a Classified Clean Room.
Will work with the supply chain teams on the receiving and shipping of materials such as testing samples, drug product, intermediates, material returns, etc.
Harnessing safe behaviors and ensuring upmost importance for a safe working environment in the Warehouse
Demonstrates a sense of teamwork and shows flexibility to meet critical timelines.
Works closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to help with material receiving consolidation or any other invoice related discrepancies or other issues.
Preparation of materials for outbound shipping. Will work with the Supply Chain team to coordinate shipment preparation and pick up.
Support in any other assignment as is determined by supervisor/manager.
Will perform cleaning activities of clean rooms, equipment and materials.
Work within a clean room environment and understands GMP standards.
Core Competencies, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Minimum High School Diploma
3+ years of Warehousing experience in a Life Science Field
Warehousing experience is required
Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry operations, is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for long periods, up to 8 to 10 hours/day
Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently
Must be able to work scheduled minimum 40 hours/week
Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures such as periodic entering into cold environments i.e.2-8°C, -20°C
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting
Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
The working environment will requires dedicated gowns to be worn and additional PPE as required
Comfortable working with hazardous materials and chemicals in a safe manner
Comfortable operating equipment/machinery such as Forklift, Pallet Jack, Reacher, Pallet Washer, Pallet Changer
Willing to work any shift
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
Other Qualifications: N/A
Travel: 10%
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.