Head of Site Supply Chain Operation Services

CSL•Kankakee, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Site Supply Chain Operational Services leads the site supply chain operations support function across the site supply chain, including process improvement, compliance, and service delivery. This role ensures the site supply chain operates efficiently and meets both regulatory and business standards through effective management of change controls, review boards, implementation plans, and project activities within scope. CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies. They discover, develop, and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. CSL Behring utilizes three strategic scientific platforms: plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support innovation and address unmet medical needs. CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Their parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

Requirements

BA/BS degree preferred, in management or technical field or Associate degree with equivalent experience will be considered.
7 years of Operations, Supply Chain or Manufacturing experience preferred, including 3+ years working in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the selection, performance, and ongoing development of direct reports through regular feedback, setting goals, establishing personal development plans, measuring performance, and creating a readiness pipeline for future leadership roles.
Strategically manage the team in compliance with company’s policies and vision. Manages troubleshooting activities including systematic resolution of problems, coordination of teams, resources, and communication of progress to appropriate management personnel, always ensuring that the customer needs are met.
Act as the Kankakee entry point for global functions to establish plans to support market launches, product/market phase outs, validation and/or clinical trial material, and potential 3rd party material demands.
Lead the materials lifecycle process for direct materials, including plasma and packaging, in the development, design and maintenance of all direct materials to ensure Kankakee meets with regulatory, quality, customer and manufacturing requirements.
Lead and effectively manage the Materials Review Board. Facilitation of weekly meetings, ensure participation of the appropriate attendees, drive and influence the cross functional team to make evidence based, clear and timely decisions associated with the lifecycle of materials.
Project manage and oversee the management of all vendor material changes for the Kankakee site. Lead cross functional SMEs to ensure all vendor change notifications are addressed in a quality compliant, timely and cost-efficient manner.
Management of all new product introductions for the Kankakee manufacturing site. Liaise with global commercial teams and co-ordinate local SME’s across, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering to develop & execute plans for introduction of new products to the KAN site to meet new customer and new market requirements. Ensure all new product introductions are delivered in a compliant timely and cost-effective manner.
Acts as owner for the local Supply Chain quality records and facilitates weekly quality records review meeting to ensure compliance with the company’s procedures.
Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the CSL Values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.
Complies with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety and Quality Compliance Programs. Ensures their direct reports executes in the systems as well.