Manager Warehouse, Operations at Cellares

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain (or related field, as implied by context)

Responsibilities

Develop scalable systems and processes for incoming material receipt, storage, movement, and distribution
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training programs for the Supply Chain team and all departments interfacing with the Warehouse
Hire, mentor, and develop an effective Warehouse team, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and compliance
Operate within the requirements of a validated warehouse system, manage daily operational activities associated with receiving GMP material, material movement, kitting, outbound logistics (domestic and international)
Establish systems and processes for cost-effective and dependable domestic and international shipping operations, at various temperature ranges
Develop an inter- and intra-department communication framework; establish and run daily huddles and weekly staff meetings as needed to drive excellence and monitor performance
Establish a warehousing labor capacity model for supply review as part of the Sales and Operations Planning Cycle
Champion and enforce safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace, ensure compliance of warehouse staff certifications (ex, forklift cert, etc)
Perform physical inventory checks at site-mandated cadence (monthly or quarterly), ensure 99+% inventory accuracy, and provide inventory reports
Define, monitor, and improve Warehouse Key Performance Indicators associated with Safety, Quality, and Delivery
Support implementation and/or integration of ERP system(s) and ensure compliance upon launch
Maintain shipping, receiving, staging, kitting, and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective, and safe
Engage with various groups to manage and expedite receipt, along with ensuring appropriate sampling/inspection of incoming materials
Manage the creation, implementation, and compliance for all Warehouse documentation, procedures, and policies, including materials management, cycle counting, etc
Identify strategic and operational issues both internally and externally, develop proposals, outline solutions, and provide time commitments and resources
Build and maintain systems to continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize Warehouse Operations and support and own Warehouse Quality events, including change controls, investigations, and CAPAs
Lead and actively participate in all regulatory and internal audits of the facility
Work closely with other functional areas to develop and execute against the strategic plan for the manufacturing site
Build Operational Excellence capabilities through training, continuous improvement tools, and events such as 5S assessment and Kaizen within the Warehouse

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GMPWarehouse ManagementSupply ChainSOP DevelopmentFDA ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceCold ChainMaterial KittingOutbound LogisticsTeam LeadershipValidated Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What type of employment is this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for this role?

Key responsibilities include developing scalable systems for material receipt, storage, and distribution, establishing SOPs and training programs, hiring and mentoring a warehouse team, managing GMP material operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and monitoring KPIs.

What is the work environment like at Cellares?

The role involves working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, interfacing with all levels of the organization across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments.

What makes a strong candidate for this Manager Warehouse Operations role?

A strong candidate is highly motivated, experienced in leading warehouse teams in GMP environments, skilled in developing scalable processes and SOPs, and thrives in multidisciplinary, fast-paced settings with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Cellares

Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently

About Cellares

Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO). Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity and reduces costs and process failures compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies. Cellares stands out by combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, making it a competitive option in the industry.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$345.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Risks

Emerging biotech startups threaten Cellares' market share with similar solutions.

Potential regulatory delays could impact scaling of new automated systems like Cell Q.

Supply chain vulnerabilities may disrupt production timelines for Cell Shuttle and Cell Q.

Differentiation

Cellares' Cell Shuttle offers 10x scalability over manual cell therapy manufacturing.

The Smart Factory technology integrates development and manufacturing, unlike traditional CDMOs.

Cell Q automates QC processes, addressing bottlenecks in cell therapy quality control.

Upsides

Partnership with Sony enhances precision in cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb provides financial boost and validation.

Ossama Eissa's appointment as COO accelerates global expansion and operational capabilities.

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