Senior Manager, Materials Management

 

The Role:

ElevateBio is looking for an outstanding candidate for a critical position to serve as a leader in our Supply Chain Organization in support of our growing client portfolio for genomic medicines. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end support of GMP materials management and logistics of autologous/allogenic cell therapies, viral vectors, mRNA, other modalities, and technology platforms.  You’ll work to support the Supply Chain requirements of direct tech transfers from our partners and our Process Development team including bringing programs from demonstration runs through successful engineering runs and aseptic process simulation. This position will support the startup and transition to routine operations of Supply Chain and Warehouse operations at the BaseCamp Pittsburgh manufacturing facility that is currently under construction by providing leadership in the development and implementation of operational procedures. Candidates should have extensive experience with materials management and logistics, preferably in a GMP setting. This position may lead and/or build a small team of direct report(s).

 

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Support the development and implementation of business processes for the sites warehouse that meets short to midterm (1-3 years) operational planning requirements for materials management and logistics.
• Help write, develop, train, and implement department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) utilizing the Quality System.
• Receive, inspect and prioritize the distribution of incoming raw materials, lab supplies, and office supplies within SAP following established procedures.
• Label and record quantities received for all GMP materials.
• Deliver packages/goods to the appropriate storage locations or departments.
• Process material requests and document all material transfers within SAP following established procedures.
• Package outbound materials/goods following established procedures and ensure shipping documents are accurate and ready for courier pickup.
• Perform physical inventory checks and work with Manager and/or Team to reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain an orderly and clean warehouse and support procurement, scheduling, and logistics functions as needed
• Provide reliable, efficient, and compliant warehousing operations for the receipt, sampling, safe storage, on-site transfer, off-site transfer and disposal of materials, trash, and hazardous waste.
• Utilize the Quality System to perform deviation investigations, change controls, and CAPA.
• Utilize the Asset Management System as required for maintenance of areas and equipment.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain KPI’s/metrics and reports to identify current state of Materials Management and Logistics and drive the implementation of transition plans to achieve the desired state.
• Evaluate current and potential storage conditions and maintain general housekeeping to meet corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Oversee the inventory management process of daily cycle counts, full physical inventory, posting, tolerances, variances, and investigate significant variances using root cause analysis (RCA) tools, and develop corrective action preventative action plans (CAPA’s).
• Drive lean manufacturing efforts, process improvements, regulatory compliance & quality improvement projects, cost reduction efforts, capacity planning, organizational development and supply chain initiatives
• Perform additional duties/tasks identified by management. 

 

Requirements:

• At least 8 years experience in a Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, or GMP environment supporting complex products. Experience in autologous gene or cell therapy a plus.
• High school diploma or associate’s degree (Bachelors not required).
• Strong proficiency with an ERP system required (SAP Preferred).
• Experience in warehousing/materials management and logistics. (GMP Preferred)
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to proactively adapt to rapid changes in business priorities and foster teamwork among employees to maintain high quality standards
• Ability to learn and master complicated concepts quickly and comfortably.