MCS Supply Chain Associate

Location: Onsite - Thousand Oaks, CA (PST preferred)

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 7 months (possible extension)

Compensation: $27/$31 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a big biopharma leader as a Supply Chain Associate supporting warehouse and manufacturing activities in a fast-paced, onsite biotech environment. You'll play an integral role in material handling and dispensing, ensuring consistent supply chain operations that meet GMP standards. This position requires 100% onsite presence with rotating shifts and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and departmental policies, maintaining strict adherence to cGMP requirements
• Perform material handling duties, including picking, dispensing, staging, and transporting materials within a warehouse
• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs) for picking and delivery (PIV training provided onsite)
• Gown to required grade and work in classified cleanroom conditions
• Complete material handling, dispensing, and cleaning tasks as required
• Support shipping, dispensing, and escalating risks or operational issues as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global distribution to meet business needs
• Participate in continuous improvement programs and team safety efforts
• Support regulatory inspections and be prepared to present information to auditors
• Maintain Kanban systems and support external warehouse operations

Required Experience & Skills

• Ability to work various shifts including days, swings, weekends, and holidays as needed by the production schedule
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and push/pull heavy loads using material handling equipment
• Proficient math and basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safe work practices
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively identify process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• GMP experience in Shipping, Dispensing, Warehousing, Manufacturing, or Quality
• Experience with documentation revisions (e.g., CDOCS), DQMS, QMTS, deviation investigations, and CAPAs
• Strong Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Experience with Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Familiarity with weighing operations and use of scales
• Report preparation and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Teams, Tableau, and UiPath

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Attention to Detail

2. Proactive Nature

3. Team Player

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform daily material handling, picking, and dispensing to support manufacturing
• Gown and work within cleanroom environments following all GMP procedures
• Support warehouse operations, participate in team meetings, and uphold safety standards
• Identify and escalate operational issues and collaborate across multiple teams

Basic Qualifications

• High school/GED and 2 years work or military experience
• Associates and 6 months work or military experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE