Material Operations Lead, Warehouse Cell Therapy

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

This position is responsible for helping to ensure that daily tasks are carried out on the floor to a high standard of quality, integrity and safety.  While this position to does not have any direct reports, the Lead is responsible for executing tasks to fulfill daily responsibilities in addition to providing assistance, direction, and troubleshooting support to the team.  There are two areas of focus of the Lead position and they may flex across work areas to ensure adequate operational coverage and support

• Warehouse Lead
  • Primary work environment is in the warehouse overseeing goods receipt, material replenishment, and material put-away
• Shipping Lead
  • Primary work environment is on the receiving dock executing and overseeing outbound shipping of raw material samples and raw material inventory transfers across the Cell Therapy network

Shifts Available:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, onsite

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide floor support for direction, work prioritization, and troubleshooting across the team in alignment with area management
• Assist with triage of quality events and escalation to Management
• Assist with controlled document updates in the Document Management System
• Independently execute deviations and other records within the Quality Management System
• Possess a mindset of continuous improvement and propose process improvements to drive efficiencies and cost savings
• Oversee and execute preparation and pack-out of controlled temperature raw materials and consumables for shipment off-site following DOT/IATA regulations
• Coordinate with network peers and use established business processes to manage shipments
• Operate with safety, quality, and integrity as core principles
• Perform goods receipt of SAP managed consumables and raw materials on receiving dock
• Put materials away into SAP managed bin locations within warehouse and other controlled temperature locations
• Execute inventory cycle counts
• Perform material replenishment to the Kitting Department and other customers within the facility
• This is an operations role where ~90% of time is spent on the floor executing the job functions
• Perform material picking and putaway at heights of up to 25 feet using Powered Industrial Truck
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks including forklifts and Turret Trucks for material movement in a safe and efficient manner
• Operate pallet wrapper in a safe and efficient manner
• Understand and follow CGMP practices in accordance with effective controlled documentation (i.e. SOP, Work Practice)
• Collaborate and partner with stakeholder groups such as Incoming QA, Planning, and Quality Control
• Complete CGMP paperwork using GDocP principles
• Cross-train into Kitting Department to build material kits to support production
• Cross-train into Product Services to assist with final Drug Product pack-out operations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in shipping/receiving/warehousing in a CGMP Biotech facility is preferred
• Microsoft Office Applications such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• ERP system knowledge and experience (SAP is preferred)
• Experience with domestic and international shipping (GMP raw materials and consumables is preferred)
• Experience in a commercial biotech environment is preferred
• Cold chain material receipt and handling
• Cold chain material pack-out and shipping
• Experience working with couriers and other logistics providers to process inbound and outbound shipments
• Experience with pallet wrapper, forklift, and turret truck is preferred
• Experience and familiarity with the Quality Management System and documentation of change control, deviations, and CAPA is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and regularly bend, reach and walk

Minimum Requirements:

• High school Diploma / GED.  Additional post-secondary education resulting in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in 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 

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $34.94 - $42.34per hour


The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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R1604593 : Material Operations Lead, Warehouse Cell Therapy