Team Lead, Kitting and Delivery, Cell Therapy - Bristol Myers Squibb
Devens, MA
About the Job
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Team Lead role is responsible forproviding on the floor supervision and participate in materials management activities across the Cell Therapy Facility including, receiving, sampling, warehousing, material cleaning, kitting, distribution and performing/reviewing related documentation.
**12-hour shifts with rotating weekends**
**6PM-6AM or 6AM-6PM**
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Leadership
Ensurea safe work environment is maintained in all areas where Material Operations activities occur
Perform daily scheduling& supervisionof job assignments for MaterialsOperationspersonnel
Providecoaching to Material Operationspersonnelin the areas of Safety, Quality & productivity
Collaborate with cross-functional employees & department managers to solve work-related problemsand perform run-the-business activities
Identify changes in documentation and equipment as part of continuous improvement; initiate changes and follow through to implementation (document approval & training)
Serve as a back-up in the absence of direct manager
Document & Work Review
Assist in reviewing area documents, such as logbooks &worksheets. Request newlogbooks& archive completed GMP documents when required
Reviewwork throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly,where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required
VerifySAP transactionsofinventoried materials and their movements. Troubleshoot inventory/transaction errors
General Work Activities
Deliver the right material, to the right location, at the right time. The Team Lead is expected to be a working lead, performing routine Material Operationsactivitiesacross the Cell Therapy Facility includingreceiving, sampling, warehousing,material cleaning, kitting &distribution
Coordinate, pack & shipmaterials to both domestic and international markets, includinghazardous materials
Adhere to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
Lead in maintaining material inventoryaccuracyusing required systems and equipment
Support process investigations &CAPAs
Provide oversight and suggestions on special projects such as validationof Material Operations areas
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
High school Diploma / GED. Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate’s orBachelor’s Degreein a relevant discipline is preferred
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute
Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
Experience
Minimum8 yearsof experience inwarehousing(preferably GMP)or performing material operations activities
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Knowledge of inventory systems (preferably SAP) &cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience to
Effectively communicate problem statements andescalate concerns
Present data and analyses in an organized, clear and concise manner
Coachless experiencedgroupmembers
Work independently for extended periods of time
Work Requirements
A valid Driver’s License (CDL preferred)
Operate in aGMP warehouse environment& gown intoGMPclean roomareas
Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by procedures & signage. Maycome in contact withhazardous material requiring additional PPE including respiratory protection (employee must be physically capableto weara respirator)
May be required to work alternate shift schedules, including shift or weekend coverage
Operatemotor vehiclesincluding,24 ft box trucks,fork liftsand other motorized material handling equipment
Perform material picking activities at heights of up to 25 ft with required fall protection
Perform activities asphysical job, whereemployee may have to lift as much as 50 pounds and regularly bend reach&walk.
This position will be Monday – Friday with normal daytime hours and will then transition to 12-hour shifts.
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On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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