Sr. Manager, Materials Management

Sr. Manager, Materials Management | Seattle and Redmond WAJust-Evotec Biologics is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manager, Materials Management that desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. As a leader, you will have the exciting opportunity to supervise the Materials Management team and coordinate the GMP warehouse activities for our Redmond/Seattle sites. You will direct, supervise, and assign daily activities, transactions, and procedures for all components received, stored, kitted and shipped. In addition, you will develop, implement and maintain strict compliance of GMP policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency of strategic inventory and warehouse management initiatives while supporting effective manufacturing operations by leveraging supply chain tools including development of new and existing SOPs for material management processes. As a result, your understanding of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management will contribute to the continued success of Just. Evotec Biologics.
The Primary Job Responsibilities include:

• This position will provide strong leadership and technical expertise in inventory management control, GMP warehousing operations, pack out and shipping, and productive partner organizations interfacing for bill of materials management and materials planning
• Perform all work activities in a safe and compliant manner according to all Just. Biotherapeutics policies, procedures, and trainings.
• Coordinate and lead the warehouse day-to-day activities
• Using manual labor, pallet jacks, and forklifts, receive, identify, quarantine, store, handle, dispense, release, and issue raw materials, starting materials, intermediates, reagents, labels, GMP supplies and packaging materials to and from storage locations
• Weigh and dispense powder and liquid chemicals to support buffer and media prep
• Be responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory (paper and electronic), expiration, and retest records for all GMP materials.
• Access various business systems and input data with a high level of accuracy (i.e. decommissioning of materials, material destruction, plant to plant movements, and other non-routine ERP transactions)
• Coordinate disposition of all expired materials and maintain applicable documentation.
• Participate in internal GMP inspections when needed
• Interface with a variety of departments when coordinating shipping and receiving.
• Assist with deviations, change control, and corrective / preventive actions within the established Quality management system
• Ability to create and revise standard operating (SOP) reverent to department processes
• Record creation, collection, and storage per corporate retention schedules
• Perform department related project activity that may include investigating, analyzing, formulating possible solutions, documenting processes, and communicating results
• Participate in annual budget planning
• Assorted additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management (MM) or a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GDPs, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Parts 11, 210 and 211, and ICH Q7
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT and FDA regulations
• APICS certification a plus
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instruction
• Good basic mathematical skills
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with PC desktop applications and business operations software system
• Ability to lead, coach, and influence in a highly cooperative and dynamic environment
• Flexibility in assignments and able to work over-time, holidays, weekends, and different shifts as required to meet business and customer needs
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (if applicable)
• Experience and proven abilities to analytically investigate and troubleshoot system issues and drive the implementation of solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work appropriately with minimal supervision
• Experience in Quality management systems working on deviations, change control, and corrective / preventive actions
• Experience in Lean methodologies
• Experience with cell therapy manufacturing is preferred

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $110,000 to $155,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and 401k company match, flexible paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.