Warehouse Specialist

Support the warehouse operations team, ensuring safe, compliant execution of the on-the-floor warehouse operations in the cGMP commercial facility including receiving, put away, picking and component preparation for manufacturing and product shipping. Maintain warehouse performance targets by participating in daily huddles (safety, quality, cost, performance, etc.) Investigate and resolve operational problems and/or compliance issues utilizing problem solving techniques (CFA/RCA, 5Why, Fishbone, KT, etc.,) to determine root cause. Implements corrective and preventative actions based on cross-functional problem solving and investigation findings. Adept at developing visual management tools to provide status updates on organizational performance. Achieves functional area goals as assigned and participates in functional and cross functional job rotations. Supports input assumptions associated with capacity and workforceplanning; preemptively identifies constraints and risks. Support cycle count process to ensure accuracy and control of inventory volumes. Maintains inventory control throughout the Newark warehouse for all materials; per applicable procedures partners with cross-functional teams to ensure that ABC coding is periodically reviewed and accurate. Ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with OSHA Standards. Ability to effectively lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional team support. Accountable for process discrepancies in the warehouse and provide technical expertise to improve procedures. Initiation of deviations for non-conforming materials and operational anomalies. Accountable for reviewing and in some cases owning documentation associated with transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records. Supports internal and external audits, as well as SOX compliance audit reviews associated with internal controls. Other duties as assigned Skills: 5+ years of GMP experience in biotechnology industry Experience with setting up a lean warehouse Proficient in SAP/WMS/MES Proficient in training/mentoring other Material Handlers Proficient at quality record documentation Experience with developing procedures and technical writing Ability to lift material up to 50 lbs. Experience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment preferred. Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting, bending, lifting, climbing ladders) is required. Demonstrates ability to diagnose possible root cause failure modes of warehouse transactions Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication areessential in this collaborative work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACL Digital