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Associate Director, Warehouse

Associate Director, Warehouse

United States Posted 2025-04-28

Job Title - Associate Director, Warehouse

Work Location - Robbinsville NJ

Company Overview:
WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company, is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. Our company history and achievements demonstrate our commitment to providing a truly ONE-stop service offering and strong value proposition to our global clients. As of December 31, 2018, there were a total of 205 integrated projects, including 97 projects in pre-clinical development stage, 94 projects in early-phase (phase I and II) clinical development, 13 projects in late-phase (phase III) development and 1 project in commercial manufacturing. With total estimated capacity of biopharmaceutical production planned in China, Ireland, Singapore and US reaching 280,000 liters by 2022, we will provide our bio-manufacturing partners with a robust and premier-quality global supply chain network. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments to support client-based processes with a focus on vaccine upstream cell culture processes.
 

Job Summary
This is a full time position, reporting to the Associate Director, Manufacturing Support. The Warehouse Operations Manager will be a key member of the Manufacturing Support team and will work independently and in a team to management receipt and inventory of raw materials, consumables, cell banks, drug substance, etc. in a cGMP compliant warehouse. Responsible for providing direct oversight, coaching, mentoring and leadership in warehouse operations for the support of biologics products according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Responsibilites

Understands, oversees, trains, coaches, mentors and manages performance of others on daily warehouse operations funcitons.
Manage cGMP and non-cGMP receiving activities for raw materials, consumables, cell banks, equipment, etc. as per company SOP’s.
Manage cGMP and non-cGMP inventory management for raw materials, consumables, cell banks, etc. as per company SOP’s utilizing an electronic inventory system.
Manage the transfer of raw materials, consumables, etc. between on-site and off-site warehouse locations.
Maintain the material warehouse and receiving dock in an inspection-ready state.
Develop, review and approve SOPs regarding warehouse and inventory management.
Completion of change control documentation and deviation investigation.
Act as SME on all applicable equipment and procedures, participating in audits/inspections as needed.
Identifies process and method gaps and opportunities and implements improvements across assigned programs and site specific
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders
Identifies, communicates, addresses and improves complex cGMP compliance and regulatory gaps and issues, champions continuous improvement ideas
Responsible for ensuring employees are trained on SOPs, equipment, all unit operations and systems
Accountable for schedule execution, adjustments and performance of work assignments for team to ensure adequate staffing across assigned activities
Regularly interacts with and supports cross-functional teams.
Develops, coordinates, and follows organizational systems, policies, procedures, and follows labor and capacity standards
May be required to work Shifts, Holidays and weekends
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years’ cGMP warehouse operations, logistics or supply chain experience.
Supervisory and/or personnel management experience.
Experience with ERP inventory management system.
Strong understanding of cGMPs as applicable to warehousing and inventory management
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organization skills with ability to manage own work.
This position may require driving a company vehicle; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence.
Strong technical knowledge with demonstration of robust problem solving and continuous improvement.
Must be able to work with a variety of teams, made up of both technical and non-technical personnel.

Desirable

10+ years of combined experience in cGMP warehousing and/or logistics.
Experience in SAP Inventory Management (IM) & Warehouse Management (WM).
Demonstrated Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
An ability to work through peers and across organizational boundaries and influence at all levels in the business.
Ability to efficiently use current computer packages in particular Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Word.
Experience coordinating cGMP and non-cGMP material and goods shipments including importing to and exporting from the United States.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
Must be able to work in Lab setting with Biohazards / Various Chemicals
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
Ability to Stand / Sit / Walk for long periods of time
Ability to Lift / Push / Pull 50 lbs routinely
Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
Clarity of vision and have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
Ability to work in variable temperatures from high to freezing
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor working conditions

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.
 An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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