Materials Manager

Evotec•Redmond, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Materials Manager to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a Materials Manager at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team. As a leader, the Materials Manager supervises members of the Materials Management team and coordinates the GMP warehouse activities for our Redmond site. The role directs, supervises, and assigns daily activities, transactions, and procedures for all components received, stored, kitted and shipped. In addition, the role incumbent develops, implements and maintains strict compliance of GMP policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency of strategic inventory and warehouse management initiatives. As a result, the role incumbent’s understanding of enterprise resource planning and supply chain management contributes to the continued success of Just-Evotec Biologics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management (MM) or a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of GDPs, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements including 21 CFR Parts 11, 210 and 211, and ICH Q7
Extensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT and FDA regulations
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instruction
Good basic mathematical skills
Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.
Proficiency with PC desktop applications and business operations software system
Ability to lead, coach, and influence in a highly cooperative and dynamic environment
Flexibility in assignments and able to work over-time, holidays, weekends, and different shifts as required to meet business and customer needs
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (if applicable)
Experience and proven abilities to analytically investigate and troubleshoot system issues and drive the implementation of solutions.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute work appropriately with minimal supervision
Experience in Quality management systems working on deviations, change control, and corrective / preventive actions

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean methodologies
Experience with cell therapy manufacturing is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and technical expertise in inventory management control, GMP warehousing operations, pack out and shipping, and productive partner organizations interfacing for bill of materials management and materials planning
Perform all work activities in a safe and compliant manner according to all Just-Evotec Biologics policies, procedures, and trainings.
Using manual labor, pallet jacks, and forklifts, receive, identify, quarantine, store, handle, dispense, release, and issue raw materials, starting materials, intermediates, reagents, labels, GMP supplies and packaging materials to and from storage locations
Weigh and dispense powder and liquid chemicals to support buffer and media prep
Be responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory (paper and electronic), expiration, and retest records for all GMP materials.
Access various business systems and input data with a high level of accuracy (i.e. decommissioning of materials, material destruction, plant to plant movements, and other non-routine ERP transactions)
Coordinate disposition of all expired materials and maintain applicable documentation.
Participate in internal GMP inspections when needed
Interface with a variety of departments when coordinating shipping and receiving.
Assist with deviations, change control, and corrective / preventive actions within the established Quality management system
Ability to create and revise standard operating (SOP) reverent to department processes
Create, collect, and store records per corporate retention schedules
Perform department related project activity that may include investigating, analyzing, formulating possible solutions, documenting processes, and communicating results
Participate in annual budget planning
Assorted additional duties as assigned.