Senior Manager, Facilities and Supply Chain

Overview

The Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMl)IBioFabUSA is a Member-based non-profit, member-driven, public-private partnership with a mission to advance the bioeconomy and transform the future of human health. ARMI provides technical and wrap-around commercialization services to companies seeking to advance technologies that will contribute to this impact.

The Impact That You Will Make

The growth and development of our operational capabilities is critical to our success. You and your team will assist in the development, optimization, and implementation of pre-GMP and Phase 1 GMP-stage manufacturing processes for cells, tissues, and organs. In this role, you will interact directly with external partners, program management, technical operations, quality, and other stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, you will be responsible for leading a team and implementing best practices for procurement, warehouse and materials management, equipment control, and facilities support for ARMI's 540 N. Commercial St. You will be responsible for building and growing a world-class Supply Chain and Facilities team. You will also lead a 5,000 sqft fit up effort to add additional capacity to the existing facility.

Your Role

• Lead procurement, materials management, shipping and receiving, facilities, and equipment maintenance personnel to ensure the successful execution of programs


• Develop, coach, and mentor Operations Support team, peers, and stakeholders in Supply Chain and Facilities best practices


• Author, Approve, and guide the Operations Support team in technical writing, specifically QMS SOPs and Deviations


• Define, track, and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain and facility operations to drive operational success


• Administer IT systems, including Monnit equipment monitoring platform, Prendio Procurement, Tridium Building Management, and support Rockwell PharmaSuite MES implementation


• Manage facility utility systems and equipment in partnership with landlord to maximize facility uptime


• Provide hands on support to equipment and facilities maintenance as needed


• Support the Quality Assurance team with validation efforts for Phase 1 GMP manufacturing


• Support the implementation of the SIOP process by owning all facets of inventory planning and partnering with Process Development team on capacity (equipment, personnel, and facility) planning


• Provide continuous improvement leadership, specifically prioritization of identified opportunities and lean tool deployment

Your Skills and Experiences

• Experience leading teams in a Research and Development focused environment


• Team leadership experience in a GMP-certified, multi-product CDMO


• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide career growth to direct reports


• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic objectives aligned to an organization's mission


• High energy, commitment, initiative, and perseverance


• Minimum of 10 years of relevant operations, supply chain, and facility management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry


• Strong materials management background with a working knowledge of budget management, procurement, and basic accounting principles


• Proven ability to lead teams through change successfully and adjust plans, as needed, to achieve strategic objectives


• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, demonstrated continuous improvement successes preferred


• Engineering background or equivalent years of problem-solving experience strongly preferred


• Commitment to quality, scientific integrity, and company mission


• Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities


• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative cross-functional approach

By applying, I understand that any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws.