Lead, Materials Control
Durham County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday 0800 - 1630
About This Role
The Materials Management Lead is responsible for overseeing warehouse and dispensary operations to ensure the accurate compliant and efficient movement of materials across the facility. This role would be a co-lead for a team of 812 employees coordinating daily activities including weigh and dispense operations inventory control and shipping/receiving in a cGMP environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational flow partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing QC and Planning to meet production timelines. Success in this role requires strong leadership attention to detail and the ability to resolve operational challenges while maintaining compliance. This position operates with a high degree of independence and reports into site operations leadership contributing directly to overall facility performance.
What Youll Do
Lead weigh and dispense operations using Syncade MES ensuring cGMP compliance
Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving and shipping of materials
Coordinate team workload to maintain operational efficiency and schedule adherence
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and cycle count variances
Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and materials planning needs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within materials management processes
Ensure completion and compliance of all GxP and safety training requirements
Support SOP revisions deviations and Good Control Compliance activities
Monitor and ensure timely completion of departmental work orders
Other job duties as required
Who You Are
You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams. You are detail-oriented solutions-driven and committed to operational excellence and compliance.
Required Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management/warehouse/logistics (OR Associates plus 3 years experience OR Bachelors plus 1 year experience)
Experience with cycle count programs and inventory audits
Warehouse operations leadership
Experience using Oracle or other ERP systems
Forklift experience or ability to be trained
Strong communication and team coordination
Cross-functional collaboration
Safety and quality focus
Physical requirements:
Ability to stand for four (4) hours walk for three (3) hours sit for three (3) hours kneel or bend for one (1) hour is required to perform upper body twisting motions for one half (½) hour and climb steps for one half (½) hour during the normal course of performing the essential duties of the position.
Abilityto lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds withassistancefor up to 100 feet occasionally push/pullmore than 100 pounds
Sufficient physical dexterity tooperatea telephone computer/electronic equipment hand tools forklifts order selectors and other equipment
Preferred Skills
Experience working in a GMP environment
Experience working with MES
Continuous improvement or Lean experience
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more