Supply Chain Operations Associate

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Supply Chain Operations Associate, on a contract basis.

Job ID: 83258

Work Location:
Devens, MA - 100% on site

Summary:
The role is responsible for providing on the floor support and participate in materials management activities across the Cell Therapy Facility, specifically focusing on patient material receipt and shipments.

Education/Experience:

• High school Diploma / GED.
• Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associates or Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute
• Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
• Minimum 4 years of experience in warehousing (preferably GMP) or performing material operations activities
• Experience working with production and ERP systems is highly preferred (SAP, MES etc)
• Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• SAP knowledge - inventory management/transactional
• Strong Operational/Manufacturing Skills
• GMP experience

• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience to:
  • Effectively communicate problem statements and escalate concerns
  • Present data and analyses in an organized, clear and concise manner
  • Coach less experienced group members
  • Work independently for extended periods of time

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily tasks for material receipt and shipments according to the schedule
• Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity standards in all material operations
• Maintain a safe work environment in all areas where material operations activities occur
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to solve work-related problems and perform routine activities
• Identify and report any changes needed in documentation and equipment as part of continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with Cell Therapy Manufacturing & Quality to support the readiness for prompt receipt, inspection and start of processing for patient material
• Coordinate, pack & ship materials to both domestic and international markets, including hazardous materials
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Support in maintaining material inventory accuracy using required systems and equipment
• Support process investigations & CAPAs
• Provide support and suggestions on special projects such as validation of Material Operations areas
• Assist in reviewing area documents, such as logbooks & worksheets.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
• Verify SAP transactions of inventoried materials and their movements. Troubleshoot inventory/transaction errors.

Working Conditions:

• Operate in a GMP warehouse environment & gown into GMP clean room areas
• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by procedures & signage. May come in contact with hazardous material requiring additional PPE including respiratory protection (employee must be physically capable to wear a respirator)
• May be required to work alternate shift schedules, including shift or weekend coverage
• Operate motor vehicles including, 24 ft box trucks, fork lifts and other motorized material handling equipment
• Perform material picking activities at heights of up to 25 ft with required fall protection
• Perform activities as physical job, where employee may have to lift as much as 50 pounds and regularly bend reach & walk

Pay: $26-$28/hr

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