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The Warehouse Shift Lead will serve as an integral member of Warehouse Operations based in a biologics facility which incorporates drug substance manufacturing, labelling & packaging of finished product, Fill Finish operations along with global supply co-ordination and product launch. The Warehouse Shift Lead will fulfil a key role by coordinating the Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse and 3PL team in support of the plant’s material operations requirements for steady – state manufacturing, packaging, fill finish and new product introductions (NPI). In addition, the Warehouse Shift lead will have oversight of receiving activities executed at BioMarin third party logistics (3PL) partners and will act as liaison between the 3PL and BioMarin stakeholders with regards to any raw material issues and support requirements. This varied role includes the coordination of 3PL inventory replenishment, maximizing on site storage and capacity utilization, resource planning for standard work, and team coordination to ensure all tasks are completed and targets are achieved and updated/tracked on the area Daily Management Standard Workboard. The role calls for strong time management and prioritization skills. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience and understanding of Materials Management in a Biotechnology or Pharma environment with particular focus on maintaining GMP standards. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and energetic person with an ability to prioritize and co-ordinate multiple tasks across multiple activities in an everchanging environment. Attention to detail is critical in this operating environment. Strong and effective communication skills will be necessary, as well as the ability to positively influence without authority. This role will report to the Supply Chain Operations Team Lead.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and demonstrate a proactive approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and regulatory compliance
Co-ordinate the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling teams within Warehouse by maintaining Daily Management Standard work boards and giving clear direction to the team
Ensure adherence to the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling schedules
Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations colleagues, QA, QC, Manufacturing, Packaging and Engineering to ensure all KPI’s, SLA’s and departmental targets are achieved
Responsible for material management and storage, 3PL Inventory management and fulfilment of inventory requirements at BioMarin Shanbally
Responsible for ensuring adherence to schedules for Manufacturing, Fill Finish and Packaging operations
Co-ordinate both local and offsite facilities to ensure inventory supply is efficiently maintained for Shanbally, and replenishment signals are reviewed regularly to ensure they are in line with activity
Maximize capacity efficiency of warehouse and cold-rooms/Freezers
Oversee all cycle counting activities at the Shanbally and satellite warehouse facilities
Area Lead for regulatory inspections
Perform updates to standard operating procedures, training modules and compliance requirements
Maximise efficiency through continuous improvement and progressive thinking
Ensure temperature – controlled areas within Warehouse Operations are maintained within compliance
Ensure all weekly tasks are completed on time and in full
Ensure housekeeping and 5S practice standards are maintained to the highest levels
Timely escalations of any issues or concerns to Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team
Act as a role model for the values and behaviours of BioMarin Shanbally in a dynamic and fast paced working environment
The execution of the above activities will often be to very exacting timelines and will require interaction with key collaboration partners in different time zones
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Degree in Science/Engineering, operations management or industrial engineering preferred
At least 5 years’ leadership experience in warehouse operations in a regulated manufacturing environment with excellent knowledge of supply chain operations
Experience with ERP and WHMS, preferably SAP S4 Hana
Demonstrated experience working in a cGMP environment
Strong knowledge of cGMPs (US & EU), OSHA, ISO, and other regulatory agency standards and requirements applicable to warehouse operations in a pharmaceutical production facility
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – oral, written and formal presentation skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
Other continuing education initiatives highly desirable (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, industry specific coursework)
Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to successfully influence team performance in a high-performance team is preferred