Associate Director, Warehouse & Supply Chain Workstream

Avid Bioservices, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Avid Bioservices, Inc. in California is seeking an Associate Director, Warehouse & Supply Chain Workstream to lead the integrated warehouse and supply chain scope within Project AMPLIFY.

You will translate requirements into an actionable plan and coordinate cross-functional execution across QA, engineering, procurement, and operations to drive readiness and handover. This full-time onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing operations, or project delivery in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives or workstreams.
• Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing, material control, operational readiness, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated Warehouse & Supply Chain workstream plan, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables through operational handover.
• Translate warehousing, material flow, inventory, logistics, and operating requirements into clear project inputs and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional subject-matter experts and partners to support timely decisions and execution.
• Monitor workstream scope, schedule, cost, quality, and readiness, escalating material issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including procedures, systems, training, staffing inputs, and transition planning.
• Partner with Quality and project stakeholders to ensure GxP and business requirements are incorporated into execution and handover.
• Maintain workstream governance, decision records, risk documentation, and concise stakeholder reporting.
• Support commissioning, startup, and stabilization activities through successful transition to the operating organization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program ownership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role:

The Associate Director, Warehouse & Supply Chain Workstream provides owner-side leadership for the warehouse and supply chain scope within Project AMPLIFY. The role translates business and operational requirements into an integrated workstream plan and coordinates cross-functional execution through design, implementation, readiness, and handover. The position is accountable for workstream scope, schedule, cost, risk, and operational readiness while partnering closely with project, quality, engineering, procurement, and operating teams. The role operates with substantial day-to-day independence and escalates material commitments or changes through the appropriate project governance channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the integrated Warehouse & Supply Chain workstream plan, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables through operational handover.
• Translate warehousing, material flow, inventory, logistics, and operating requirements into clear project inputs and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional subject-matter experts and partners to support timely decisions and execution.
• Monitor workstream scope, schedule, cost, quality, and readiness, escalating material issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including procedures, systems, training, staffing inputs, and transition planning.
• Partner with Quality and project stakeholders to ensure GxP and business requirements are incorporated into execution and handover.
• Maintain workstream governance, decision records, risk documentation, and concise stakeholder reporting.
• Support commissioning, startup, and stabilization activities through successful transition to the operating organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, manufacturing operations, or project delivery in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives or workstreams.
• Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing, material control, operational readiness, and change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting capital projects, facility expansions, or operational startup.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or a CDMO environment.
• Project or program management certification.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full-time onsite position. Schedule flexibility may be required to support project milestones, commissioning, startup, and operational-readiness activities. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $147,200 - $184,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.