Supervisor, Materials

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Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily on-the-floor operations within a cGMP commercial manufacturing facility, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling activities.
• Ensure materials are received, stored, controlled, and distributed in accordance with GMP requirements and internal procedures.
• Oversee inventory management activities, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Manage the disposition and movement of GMP raw materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Operate in a manner that ensures compliance with company safety policies, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing materials management team through training, coaching, performance management, and employee recognition.
• Supervise staff activities and ensure completion of daily operational tasks in accordance with established procedures and business priorities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and development.
• Provide training and mentorship to both new and existing team members.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Assist the Materials Manager with the development, implementation, and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental processes.
• Identify operational issues, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve performance.
• Initiate and support changes through established change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), applicable regulations, and company policies.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and compliance-related activities as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other business functions to ensure uninterrupted material flow and operational efficiency.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings and operational reviews.
• Communicate issues, risks, and improvement opportunities effectively to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory, or materials management within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing materials operations in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology facility.
• Knowledge of cold chain storage, distribution, and handling requirements.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and cGMP requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, inventory controls, and warehouse process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and develop teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and customer service orientation.
• Positive, results-driven mindset with a willingness to take initiative and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to work off-shift hours and participate in an on-call rotation as business needs require.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a commitment to operational excellence.

The salary range for this position is: $99,705.00 - $129,030.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.