Associate Director-Warehouse

Associate Director-Warehouse

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• 5 years experience in warehouse or chemical operations management or regulated production environment
• Minimum 5 years experience in a GMP or regulated production environment
• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of SOX requirements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
• Good interpersonal, written, verbal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s and Safety, Health and Environment and Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Methodology
• Project management, change management and people management skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all warehouse and bulk chemical storage activities, including coordination of support staff, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
• Provide career development and performance management for the warehouse staff.
• Ensure accurate documentation is maintained consistently to company standards, including documents, training documentation, and logbooks.
• Ensure proper training of departmental personnel and proper procedures and techniques are being used in accordance with cGMPs, OSHA, DOT, and FDA.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, current Good Manufacturing standards, and all other work standards.
• Promote and demonstrate safe work practices during all aspects of the operation and ensure all external and AstraZeneca SHE standards are met daily.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs and other documents (such as change controls) to ensure integration of cGMPs and improve process efficiencies.
• Provide training and direction to personnel in the efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products in accordance with the Warehouse Plan.
• Support, review, and/or approve deviation investigations as appropriate.
• Promote and encourage continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, production, and safety through the use of AstraZeneca Lean systems.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects in the Warehouse using the Lean Six Sigma methodology aligned with the supply chain and site strategies.
• Drive standardization on the Lean ways of working and tools across the shift teams, reinforcing the AstraZeneca Supply System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP, Trackwise, and/or Veeva applications
• Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience in supporting and leading Lean Six Sigma projects and initiatives