Lead Material Operations Specialist II

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Leiden Cell Therapy Site is seeking a dynamic individual to join a team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is responsible for executing routine activities related to the management cleansing and movement of all type of materials (i.e. cold chain ambient) supporting internal and external customers while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures routine activities such as: receipt storage transfer distribution disposal and cleaning of all type of

• materials (ambient cold chain dangerous goods etc.) as per GMP procedure.

• Prepares all type of material for shipment to internal and external parties as per GMP procedure.

• Ensures materials are appropriately labelled in accordance with written GMP procedures.

• Perform inventory control practices including cycle counting and rejected/expired material disposition as described in the GMP procedure.

• Writes procedures to maintain a safe and organized working space.

• Performs inspection of incoming materials to the working area as per procedure.

• Uses material handling equipment - gas powered electric and/or manual as per procedure.

• Handles materials based on Material Specifications i.e. temperature conditions dangerous or hazardous conditions etc. or as per procedure

• Assists in setting up operational equipment/fixtures and support facility and equipment commissioning

• activities as requested. Responds to system and equipment alarms during inside / outside office hours in rotating schedule as per GMP procedure.

• Facilitates ambient and cold chain sampling in collaboration with other department employees.

• Reviews GMP documentation and perform data verification.

• Coordinates internal and external customer requests across multiple unit operations during their shift to include personnel material and logistical needs.

• Puts away material into totes or bags and closes or seals them to prevent cross contamination as per GMP procedure.

• Trains or facilitates the training of fellow associates on GMP Material Operations to ensure proficiency in all areas of operation.

• Proficiency in understanding and use of Quality Systems for Deviation SOP revisions/creation CAPA Management.

• Provides basic and first-line equipment troubleshooting.

• Acts as System champion and supports others in troubleshooting system issues (i.e. SAP eWM etc.).

• Owns assignment of Quality Event Change Actions.

• Creates maintains and reports metrics to monitor departmental performance and data interpretation analysis with high reporting skills.

• Performs both routine and non-routine assignments and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of experience in a cGMP warehouse environment and understanding of Materials Management.

• DOT/IATA/HazMat experience and certifications a plus.

• Experience with receiving temperature storage issuance and inventory control practices including cycle counting and rejected/expired material disposition.

• Experience in cold chain logistical movement of time critical and temperature sensitive biologics.

• Knowledge of Freight forwarder and courier direct shipments and associated documentation requirements is preferred.

• Understanding controlled temperature humidity and pest control monitoring for cGMP environments is required.

• Understanding of physical cold chain requirements supporting the logistical movement of time critical and temperature sensitive biological material is required.

• Ability to define and write procedures.

• Reliable and detail oriented with organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers department management and cross-functional peers.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment meet deadlines and changing priorities.

• Operation of basic warehouse equipment (i.e. forklift pallet stacker etc.) is required.

• Advance experience with SAP system usage or any other Warehouse ERP system is required.

• Experience with project management is required.

• Demonstrated technical writing skills experience.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1