Warehouse Supervisor

Iovance Biotherapeutics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotherapeutics is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations at their facility in Philadelphia. The role involves managing daily workflows, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a GMP environment and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a GMP warehouse or logistics preferred.
• Experience in operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Schedule daily workloads for warehouse team members.
• Monitor inventory flow and advise management on gaps.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean six sigma projects.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

GMP warehouse experience

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Warehouse management software

Job description

Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse at the Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC) located in Navy Yard, PA. They allocate necessary resources to meet established deadlines, monitor the productivity of the warehouse staff and when required shift operational focus swiftly when pressing matters arise. The Warehouse Supervisor recommends new strategies to improve efficiencies, compliance, safety and set new internal and external customer service standards to accomplish the desired goals.

Shift A, Days

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Schedule daily workloads to warehouse team members, ensuring staffing levels can achieve the expected output for each workstream under predetermined timelines associated with each task, and evaluate demonstrated outputs against key performance indicator targets.
• Monitoring the flow of goods through the warehouse to ensure orders are processed efficiently and accurately as per defined schedule, advise management of potential gaps or misses and provide resolution efforts to mitigate unexpected delays.
• Participate in the development of educational curriculum related to all warehouse standard operating procedures and actively train new hires and/or existing employees subject to the acquisition of new skills relevant to their respective job function.
• Research inventory discrepancies, reconcile within appropriate inventory management system when required and recommend preventive measures or process modifications to prevent future variances.
• Lead continuous improvement opportunities and lean six sigma projects that drive increased efficiency, lean productivity, improved quality compliance, and innovative safety initiatives.
• Monitor condition of equipment and facilities to ensure they are effective, safe and secure, update operational procedures and work instructions as necessary to reflect process improvements or corrective actions associated with equipment or facility investigations.
• Lead audit preparation workshops and subsequent potential audit observations followed by implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Assign necessary warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to sweeping the warehouse and bulk storage, mopping, general cleaning and dusting of warehouse walls, door panels, racks, containers, etc., and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Participate in the scheduling of required technical training on relevant SOPs and certifications (i.e. cGMP, HAZMAT, forklift training, etc.).
• Adhere to all safety warehouse operations and contents, security procedures and protocols.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (Squatting, bending, lifting, climbing ladders) is required.
• Must be able to work well in a team setting.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software (i.e. ERP/MES).
• Must have valid driver license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and staggered shifts.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 7 plus years of experience working in a GMP warehouse setting or in logistics experience in operating material handling equipment preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in operating material handling equipment preferred (i.e. forklift).

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required

• Must be able to work in variable noise levels in both office and warehouse environments.
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, lifting up to 65 pounds.
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment/machinery, including trucks & forklifts.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures, high to freezing.
• Inside/outside working conditions.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.

Work Environment

This position will primarily work in a warehouse setting exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, forklifts, or other vehicles. This position may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, biohazardous waste, mechanical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They do not constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position’s responsibilities at any time.

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, our employees and applicants will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact [e-mail].

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