Supply Chain Operator, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Operator is responsible for providing on-the-floor support and participating in materials management activities across the Cell Therapy Facility, specifically focusing on patient material receipt and shipments. Shifts available include day and night, with a 12-hour Panama schedule (2-2-3 cycle including weekends and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily tasks for material receipt and shipments according to the schedule.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity standards in all material operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment in all areas where material operations activities occur.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to solve work-related problems and perform routine activities.
• Identify and report any changes needed in documentation and equipment as part of continuous improvement efforts.

General Work Activities

• Partner with Cell Therapy Manufacturing & Quality to support the readiness for prompt receipt, inspection and start of processing for patient material.
• Coordinate, pack & ship materials to both domestic and international markets, including hazardous materials.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Support in maintaining material inventory accuracy using required systems and equipment.
• Support process investigations & CAPAs.
• Provide support and suggestions on special projects such as validation of Material Operations areas.

Document & Work Review

• Assist in reviewing area documents, such as logbooks & worksheets.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion, to ensure proper performance and ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice.
• Verify SAP transactions of inventoried materials and their movements; troubleshoot inventory/transaction errors.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and escalate concerns.
• Present data and analyses in an organized, clear and concise manner.
• Coach less experienced group members.
• Work independently for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Required: High school Diploma / GED.
• Required: Minimum 4 years of experience in warehousing (preferably GMP) or performing material operations activities.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Preferred: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD.
• Preferred: Experience with production and ERP systems (SAP, MES, etc.).
• Preferred: Experience with Liquid Nitrogen handling.