Materials Manager

Medasource; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Concord, North Carolina is seeking a Manager of Material Handling & Cleanroom Support to lead a team focused on safe and efficient operations. The candidate should have experience in people management and the ability to deliver results while fostering a positive culture. This full-time role includes supervising team members and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people management within manufacturing or logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results on projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of Material Handlers and Cleaning Crew.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversee material handling tasks and cleanroom operations.

Skills

People management

Project execution

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Manager of Material Handling & Cleanroom Support leads a team of Material Handlers and Cleaning Crew associates who directly support sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role focuses on people leadership, performance management, and project execution to ensure that all material movement, cleanroom transfers, and cleaning tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP standards.

The manager does not need prior pharmaceutical or GMP experience but must bring proven success in managing teams in fast-paced environments (manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or similar) and a track record of delivering results through people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Material Handlers and Cleaning Crew associates across shifts.
• Assign daily work, set clear expectations, and monitor task completion.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members to build skills and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and manage employee relations.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee material handling tasks, including unloading pallets, staging materials, and supporting tub loading for filling lines.
• Manage material transfers into classified areas, ensuring staff follow SOPs, aseptic techniques, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of cleanroom cleaning schedules, documentation, and logbooks.
• Coordinate staffing and resources to support 24/7 operations as needed.
• Lead small-scale projects and initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance, or safety within material handling and cleaning operations.
• Track progress against timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Facilities) to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in people management (manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, production, or related industries).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results on projects or process improvements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive, safety-first culture.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 shift-based manufacturing operation.

Preferred (not required)

• Exposure to regulated industries, cleanroom operations, or GMP environments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing