Lead Warehouse Associate

Overview:

This position requires shift work and

weekend hours to support operations and is required to fulfill on-call responsibilities, as needed.

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What You’ll Do

• Potentially travels up to 25% of work time, including domestic and/or international
• Assists in the preparation of operational readiness (e.g., creation/implementing new SOPs, development, or transfer of warehouse business

processes, testing and commissioning support with validation, and start up activities with SAP ERP)

• Completes Warehouse Operations to include unloading/loading materials in both receiving and shipping dock areas, and supporting sample

• Supports production operations with materials and product movements for manufacturing areas (e.g., Drug Substance, Drug Product, Finished

• Leads SAP ERP system as subject matter expert (SME) to goods issuance, receipts, picking, and shipping
• Executes and documents warehouse activities using SOPs, work instructions, and other applicable documentation in GxP operations
• Leads inventory management by performing cycle counts, bin checks, and materials management
• Maintains current training to perform all required activities with Warehouse operations
• Uses of a variety of powered industrial trucks (PIT), sometimes at heights of over 30 feet
• Leads department GEMBA and safety walks
• Assist and supports with execution of qualification activities and/or validation protocols periodically for temperature-controlled units, and all

• Reviews, authors and updates SOPs and work instructions and trains associates on Warehouse operations
• Interfaces with Raw Material Sampling and Weigh & Dispense, supervisors, and outside departments
• Support the scheduling of daily activities on the warehouse floor and acts as a back-up for the manager
• Leads troubleshooting as required for operational issues
• Assists management with shift huddles and tier escalations
• Assists management with investigations support and continuous improvement projects
• Leads cycle counts and materials management
• Works shift work (weekend and potential for nights and on-call coverage)
• Performs other duties, as assigned

• Understanding of cGMPs
• Knowledge of the operation of Warehouse equipment
• Understanding of safety and operational procedures
• Ability to assist with operations, learn and ask questions
• Ability to follow technical instructions and document them
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Perform warehouse scheduling and plan shift activities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, pivot and adjust plans accordingly
• Ability to think critically and have superior problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships to work with team, cross-functionally, and globally
• Effective communication, both written and oral

• High School Diploma or GED with 8 years related experience in

• Associate’s Degree with 6 years related experience in manufacturing

• Equivalent Military experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life Sciences, Engineering, or Business with 4

• Fully qualified in a functional area also acting as an SME on all unit

operations within that function

• Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time - Up to 240 Minutes
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time - Up to 240 Minutes
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in warm/cold environments
• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.