Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb•Devens, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team. 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.

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