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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Team Lead role is responsible for providing on the floor supervision and participate in materials management activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including, receiving, sampling, warehousing, material cleaning, kitting, distribution and performing/reviewing related documentation.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

• Knowledge of inventory systems (preferably SAP) & 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership

• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained in all areas where Material Operations activities occur

• Perform daily scheduling & supervision of job assignments for Materials Operations personnel

• Provide coaching to Material Operations personnel in the areas of Safety, Quality & productivity

• Collaborate with cross-functional employees & department managers to solve work-related problems and perform run-the-business activities

• Identify changes in documentation and equipment as part of continuous improvement; initiate changes and follow through to implementation (document approval & training)

• Serve as a back-up in the absence of direct manager

Document & Work Review

• Assist in reviewing area documents, such as logbooks & worksheets. Request new logbooks & archive completed GMP documents when required

• 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

General Work Activities

• Deliver the right material, to the right location, at the right time. The Team Lead is expected to be a working lead, performing routine Material Operations activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including receiving, sampling, warehousing, material cleaning, kitting & distribution

• Coordinate, pack & ship materials to both domestic and international markets, including hazardous materials

• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures

• Lead in maintaining material inventory accuracy using required systems and equipment

• Support process investigations & CAPAs

• Provide oversight and suggestions on special projects such as validation of Material Operations areas

Work Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred)

• 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, forklifts 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma / GED. Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s 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 8 years of experience in warehousing (preferably GMP) or performing material operations activities

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
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