Manufacturing Materials Team Lead

Manufacturing Materials Team Lead 12mth Fixed Term Contract

The Manufacturing Materials Team Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing the Manufacturing Materials Team within the Manufacturing Operations group. The incumbent will provide expert support to the manufacturing team in the areas of SAP Abnormal Material Handling Return of Materials to Warehouse Stock Cycle Counts Supplier Complaints and Material Replenishment activities. This role is being offered as a 12month Fixed Term Contract.

Organization Description: WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Were one of the worlds top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery development and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide.

Department Description

As Manufacturing Materials Team Lead you will be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected and where we work together focused on changing this role you will report to the Manufacturing Operations Lead.

Your Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities of this role include and are not limited to:

• Key member of Manufacturing Operations team in WuXi Biologics Ireland.
• Provide expert support to the Manufacturing department in the areas of SAP Abnormal Material Handling Supplier Complaints Stock Cycle Counts Return of Materials to Warehouse and Material Replenishment activities.
• Business owner for SAP Production Planning.
• Responsibilities in this area will include but are not limited to management of the Manufacturing Materials Team performance.
• Ensure all required relevant SOPs are in place.
• Ensure all Manufacturing Material Storage Areas are maintained as per good housekeeping practices by collaborating with relevant departments on all aspects of 5S & Lean.
• Ensure the KPIs for MFG team are achieved in the areas of Manufacturing Materials Management.
• Preparation of budget input for areas of responsibility. Track and monitor budget spend on an annual basis.

• Collaborate with QA Warehouse Finance and SCM groups on Material Management activities as required.
• Collaborate with QA groups to ensure GMP compliance manage deviation investigation and CAPA implementation and support client auditing and agency inspections.
• Ensure that the MFG Team are supported in regard to Material Management activities providing support and troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensuring continual improvement of manufacturing documentation (SOPs MBRs OJTs) for areas of responsibility to ensure they are current accurate and clear.
• Communicate operational status regularly to senior management as required at the appropriate level of detail.
• Key Manufacturing representative for non-SAP managed consumables including the goods receipt process as requested by Finance.

• Assist the MFG Operations Lead to coordinate the work between the Manufacturing Materials Team and other functional groups to meet the production objectives and timelines.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements SOPs and controlled documents.
• Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Manufacturing Operations Lead.
• Lead future initiatives such as 5S and continuous improvement projects for the areas in scope on behalf of Manufacturing.
• Will act as a role model for the Manufacturing function and also the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Education:

• BSc MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering Bioscience Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Science Biopharmaceutical Science or Analytical Science.

Knowledge/Experience:

• More than 5 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Ideally experienced in establishing a Manufacturing department and building a team in a greenfield context of similar size and scale.

• Ideally experienced in dealing with FDA and/or EMA and CFDA and have a solid understanding of quality system in terms of deviation investigation CAPA and change control.
• Experience with electronic batch records a distinct advantage
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with GMP systems such as SAP and TrackWise etc.
• Strong team lead with the demonstrated ability to manage and support manufacturing operations in a flexible and dynamic team environment.
• A proficiency in operating a drug substance commercial manufacturing facility and/or a pilot plant.
• Knowledge of GMP systems such as SAP and TrackWise etc.
• Ideally knowledge and experience of scheduling software including Orchestrate.

Personal skills:

• A strong leader with the ability to adapt to daily challenges of a manufacturing work environment while maintaining positive and productive attitude and fostering this attitude among direct reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.
• Results oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a short period of time.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and strong attention to detail

Onerous Requirements

• Must be willing to travel as required internationally to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

As we extend our global reach we need colleagues interested in change in challenge and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential! If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our vision - Any drug can be made and any disease can be treated - dont miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. Apply now!

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WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.