Associate Director, Warehouse & Supply Chain Workstream

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Warehouse & Supply Chain Workstream provides owner-side leadership for the warehouse and supply chain scope within Project AMPLIFY. The role translates business and operational requirements into an integrated workstream plan and coordinates cross-functional execution through design, implementation, readiness, and handover. The position is accountable for workstream scope, schedule, cost, risk, and operational readiness while partnering with project, quality, engineering, procurement, and operating teams. It operates with substantial day-to-day independence, with material commitments or changes escalated through appropriate project governance channels. This is a full-time onsite role. Schedule flexibility may be required to support project milestones, commissioning, startup, and operational-readiness activities. The employee must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary. The position includes regular sitting, standing, and walking, and occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment may occasionally involve exposure to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise. Close, distance, and color vision are essential to the role; reasonable accommodations are available. Avid Bioservices describes itself as a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing biopharmaceuticals and improving patient outcomes. The company offers a base salary, performance-based bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, career growth and development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. The stated compensation range is $147,200–$184,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
10 or more years of relevant experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing operations, or project delivery in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives or workstreams.
Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing, material control, operational readiness, and change management.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting capital projects, facility expansions, or operational startup.
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a CDMO environment.
Project or program management certification.

Responsibilities

Own the integrated Warehouse & Supply Chain workstream plan, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables through operational handover.
Translate warehousing, material flow, inventory, logistics, and operating requirements into clear project inputs and acceptance criteria.
Coordinate cross-functional subject-matter experts and partners to support timely decisions and execution.
Monitor workstream scope, schedule, cost, quality, and readiness, escalating material issues with clear options and recommendations.
Lead operational readiness activities, including procedures, systems, training, staffing inputs, and transition planning.
Partner with Quality and project stakeholders to ensure GxP and business requirements are incorporated into execution and handover.
Maintain workstream governance, decision records, risk documentation, and concise stakeholder reporting.
Support commissioning, startup, and stabilization activities through successful transition to the operating organization.