GMP Warehouse Supervisor
Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer: | AstraZeneca |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Introduction to role: Join us as a GMP Warehouse Supervisor, where you'll be responsible for the warehouse day shift in support of our fast-paced cell therapy manufacturing center. This is a unique start-up opportunity where you will have input during the early stages of design and implementation. As a member of this team, you will also be part of the creation of product flow, lead initiatives, process creation, and hiring your team. Accountabilities: As a GMP Warehouse Supervisor, you will supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. You will oversee receiving, warehousing, order fulfilment, inventory accuracy, and shipping in a GMP environment. You will maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular inventory checks to prevent discrepancies. You will implement and enforce safety protocols, including proper handling of cold chain products and equipment maintenance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize warehouse processes and minimize waste in the cold chain storage system. You will monitor and report on key performance indicators related to warehouse operations, such as on-time delivery and inventory accuracy. You will identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Essential Skills/Experience: • High school diploma with 8+ years of supervisory/management experience in a GMP environment or Associate's degree with 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in a GMP environment or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of supervisory/management experience in a GMP environment. • Minimum of 3 years of cold chain storage ranging from 2-8 to cryo. • Extensive experience with SAP in Warehousing and Inventory Management. • Ability to author SOPs and Work Instructions in a cGMP environment. • Ability to build and lead a team to world class excellence. • Ability to inspire a "patient first" culture with your team. • Proven understanding of the raw material to finish product shipping life cycle. • Understanding of international shipping and receiving. - Must be available for varying shifts in 2025. Desirable Skills/Experience: • Cell Therapy or Biologics experience. At AstraZeneca, we are committed to delivering better outcomes for our patients. We pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We are adaptable and agile, open to others' views and draw on the diverse expertise of our teams. With cross-functional working practices, we have the guidance we need to flex and evolve to better overcome any obstacles. We respect our teams and bring them on a journey. Working with our knowledgeable employees, we understand the importance of getting their buy-in to our decisions. Are you ready to be challenged in your everyday work? Do you have the drive and determination to overcome barriers and make things happen? If so, apply today! AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. | |