Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain Operations is responsible for management and oversight of critical operations in direct support of the manufacture of Cell Therapy products in the Bristol-Myers Squibb, Devens Cell Therapy Facility. This may include the following operations: Final storage of finished Cell Therapy drug product into cryogenic storage Receipt and processing of incoming patients’ apheresis material Packaging of finished drug product into cryogenic shipper for shipment to patient Performance of material kitting operations to ensure continuous supply of raw materials and consumables to support the manufacture of Cell Therapy products Support with SAP transactions and workflows with direct and indirect impact on Manufacturing This is a direct people manager role where the manager will be accountable for their team’s execution of the activities described above. The hours of this role are 6 AM to 6 PM, therefore autonomy in decision-making, technical expertise, and leadership capability within a commercial CGMP manufacturing facility in the Biotechnology industry is required. Shifts Available: 6am – 6pm, rotational schedule including holidays and weekends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in CGMP manufacturing within a biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience with direct reports required.

Nice To Haves

• Health Authority interaction and audit experience; experience with FDA is preferred
• Experience working in an ERP system; SAP EWM is preferred
• Experience with electronic manufacturing execution system (MES); DeltaV and Syncade are preferred
• Familiarity with operation in classified spaces (i.e. CNC and Grade 8)
• Experience with Quality Management Systems; Infinity is preferred
• Experience in following, revising, and creating controlled documentation in a document management system
• Experience with handling patient biological materials and understanding of Chain of Identity (COI)
• Experience with material operations (i.e., material delivery, replenishment, kitting)
• An advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Floor Operations: Execute against scheduled activities and make decisions and allocate resources accordingly within and across departments.
• Provide management and oversight to floor operations team during first shift
• Perform and oversee the receipt and processing of incoming patient apheresis material with corresponding documentation in SAP and other electronic systems
• Perform and oversee the execution of the drug product put-away to final cryogenic storage location in SAP and other electronic systems
• Perform and oversee the packaging of final drug product into cryogenic shipper for shipment to patient with corresponding documentation in SAP and other electronic systems
• Perform and oversee execution of kit-building and material delivery to support manufacturing with corresponding documentation in SAP and other electronic systems
• Quality, Compliance, Safety, and Integrity: Triage quality events with team and Quality Assurance to assess deviation requirement, impact, and forward processing decision; escalate as needed to drive resolution
• Ensure proper training for self and team against required unit operation-specific training curricula including SOP, policy, protocol, on-the-job training, health exam, etc.
• Manage implementation and maintenance of appropriate training curricula across team
• Maintain all operating spaces (suites, airlocks, corridors, workstations) in a clean and orderly manner per SOP and always ensure audit readiness. If deficiency is observed, the expectation is to take action to resolve or develop proposal to review with manager to implement solution.
• Lead by example and set expectation for Safety and Quality Culture; promote a mindset of ‘Right First Time’.
• Ensure your and your team’s adherence to all applicable policies, SOPs, and instructional documentation in accordance with BMS expectations
• Lead and manage the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses, and investigations
• Operational Excellence and Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive efficiency in the process.
• Build business case and make proposal to streamline approval and implementation of the initiative.
• Make use of and promote the use of Tier meetings and other existing business processes to drive accountability, manage metrics, and cascade/escalate issues to and from your team
• Develop a mindset of continuous improvement within your team
• Management and Development: Hire, mentor, and develop exceptional people: Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for career growth for members of team as applicable
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency.
• Additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Chain department.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees