Production Materials Lead

August Bioservices•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Materials Lead is responsible for coordinating, managing, and ensuring the availability and timely staging of materials required for manufacturing operations within a small pharmaceutical CDMO environment. This role serves as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Quality, Warehouse, and Production to ensure timely and compliant material flow aligned with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards. This position is also responsible for reconciliation of materials that are returned from production and ensuring that they are returned to inventory or discarded per procedure in a timely manner. August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Nashville, TN. They provide a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, playing a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent required.
Experience in material coordination, inventory control, or production support
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and material control processes
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Basic computer knowledge
Intermediate math skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small-company environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
Ability to follow SOPs, document clearly, and timely.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2-4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO manufacturing environment or other regulated industry preferred
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and consumables for production schedules
Stage and verify materials (quantities, lot numbers, etc.) for manufacturing batch execution in accordance with batch records
Stage inventory for cleanroom materials replenishment
Review production schedules and proactively identify material gaps or risks
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning to align material supply with manufacturing demand.
Ensure timely reconciliation of materials returned from production, returning to inventory or discarding promptly.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, released, and compliant with GMP requirements
Act as primary point of contact for material-related issues on the production floor, minimizing downtime associated with materials issues.
Coordinate the receipt of finished goods into inventory post-manufacturing.
Inspecting materials for damage, ensuring proper labeling, and managing temperature-sensitive materials (e.g. cold storage or frozen products) with immediate priority.
Maintain accurate records for material transactions, ensuring accuracy in both in MRP/ERP systems and all other cGMP documentation
Strict adherence to cGMP and Good Documentation Practices, setting the example for good documentation practices and inventory accuracy.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Support audits and inspections by providing material traceability documentation
Using ERP or similar systems, monitor inventory levels and support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives
Track material usage and reconcile discrepancies
Support inventory optimization to minimize waste and stockouts
Work closely with Quality Assurance for material release and deviations
Coordinate with Warehouse for material receipt, storage, and issuance
Communicate effectively with Manufacturing, QC, and Supply Chain teams
Identify and implement process improvements in material handling and flow
Support lean manufacturing and operational efficiency initiatives
Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA implementation related to materials