Warehouse Lead

Capricor Therapeutics • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Capricor Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. The Warehouse Lead will be instrumental in supporting manufacturing and logistics by managing inventory, processing shipments, and ensuring the smooth flow of materials within the facilities. This role demands meticulousness, a dedication to quality, and the capacity to excel in a dynamic setting. Operations run from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with assigned shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Specific weekly schedules (Sat-Wed, Tue-Sat, Thu-Mon, Fri-Tue) are assigned, and candidates should be prepared for occasional overtime (1-2 hours) as needed to meet production and shipping demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years related experience in a GMP regulated warehouse / materials management
• 2+ Experience with Inventory Management Systems/ERP environment in a biotech or life sciences environment
• Proven experience in warehouse supervision or lead roles, and inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics principles.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and coach a diverse team.
• Ability to lift up 50lbs

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to adjust to workload in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision of day-to-day tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of Material Handler III
• Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and products.
• Receives all GMP items on an electronic inventory system - verify count, vendor item, number, and expiration date against item specification and purchase order before printing the bar code label.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular audits, and ensure proper stock levels.
• Lead and mentor a team of warehouse staff, providing training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure that all products are stored and handled according to company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness among warehouse staff.
• Support Implementation and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform physical inventory management to ensure continuous production of drug products
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.
• Assists in the writing and/or developing of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Support completing deviations and investigations regarding non-conforming products.
• Work with the electronic and paper-based inventory system to manage the receipt, release, packaging, and shipment of GMP materials
• Perform disposition of all expired materials and maintain applicable documentation.
• Monitor temperature conditions of refrigerators, freezers, and room temperature storage of cGMP materials, including responding to alarms (on-call), as necessary
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in warehouse operations.
• Maintain partnerships in job function and with assembly, materials, and logistics, across the manufacturing operations and across all shifts.
• Fills material requests and deliveries to manufacturing as required.
• Perform cycle audits and physical inventory per schedule.
• Help reconcile inventory discrepancies and report discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• Source and maintain necessary quality documents for the release of critical material.
• Maintain a library of material specs, forms, and other materials documents
• Flexible schedule and able to support all operational requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Supply Chain

Benefits

• Collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and innovation
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven group advancing medical science and transforming patient lives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED