The Supervisor, Materials is responsible for leading the Materials team and operations within the Warehouse in to ensure compliant and reliable material receipt, management, distribution, and shipments. This position also works closely with Raw Material Sampling and Weigh & Dispense to optimize productivity and operational efficiency. The Warehouse team consists of multiple shifts in which this manager leads and oversees to support the demands of the production schedule.

We are ‘Advancing tomorrow’s medicines’ and making a real difference to the world in which we live. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, we partner with our clients to deliver recombinant proteins, viral vaccines and gene therapies to patients. As a Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and viral vectors with world class GMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines. We seek candidates with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve optimized strategies, and execution programs with the ultimate goal of delivering products that transform the lives of patients.

Major Accountabilities 

• Leads and develops direct reports for Warehouse team while overseeing, organizing, and coordinating daily activities and tasks between Warehouse, Raw Material Sampling, Weigh & Dispense, and Manufacturing
• Oversees and coordinates Warehouse activities and collaborates cross functionally, including:

• Evaluates production schedule to align daily materials management tasks
• Ensures materials are transported, received, and sample properly
• Coordinates sampling schedule and oversee sampling events including 3rd party warehouse
• Ensures all cGMP operations are being followed and meeting all Quality requirements including product is shipped according to SOP and is aligned with Quality and cGMP standards
• Oversees SAP transaction to maintain inventory control
• Oversee and coordinate with 3rd party warehouses to achieve Operations’ objectives related to Materials Management.
• Manages Warehouse team training and curricula
• Change controls, deviation investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Provides necessary responses to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring
• Continuous improvement, drives escalation and mitigates issues
• Works closely with various departments throughout the site to meet needs of production schedule
• Partners in routine practices and team projects relating to TPM, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Change Control, Change Over, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Develops and implements strategies to establish and maintain highly accurate inventory records through optimized cycle counting processes
• Manages shelf life and lot controls in addition to overseeing the disposal of expired, rejected and damage material
• Ensures a safe work environment for employees by adhering to all safety policies and preventing injuries
• Monitors and evaluates to assure proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals used in the area; assure proper labeling and accumulation of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adhere to all safety requirements and follow safe procedures, immediately notifying management or Safety when unsafe conditions or potential hazards are found; attend all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste, when necessary
• Coaches and guides direct reports in the Warehouse to foster professional development
• Monitors and conducts training, communication training deficiencies
• Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
• Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
• Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
• Performs other duties, as assigned Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
• Handles occasional complex situations when delegated by the Materials Service Manager
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Problem solving ability involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• coach, lead, and develop individual contributors
• Present information to others
• Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, inventory management, manufacturing software, order processing, database software, e-mail, internet software

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of related experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry and progressive experience as QA material supervisor, logistics coordinator, and/or senior material coordinator OR
• Associate’s degree with 6+ years of related experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry and progressive experience as QA material supervisor, logistics coordinator, and/or senior material coordinator OR

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry and progressive experience as QA material supervisor, logistics coordinator, and/or senior material coordinator
  • 2-3 years of people management experience
  • Experience in Inventory Management systems
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business, engineering or logistics with a minimum of 4 years of related experience
  • Experience in ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
• Preferred Training or Certification Requirements
   DOT/IATA
  •Forklift Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection No
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. No
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.  Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.  Yes

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. No
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.  Yes up to 120 minutes
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Yes up to 120 minutes
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.  Yes
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.  Yes

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (HR_FDBU@fujifilm.com).