Warehouse Specialist – Cryogenics and Logistics

About the Company:

Innopharma Technical Services, part of Innopharma Group, specialises in the training and provision of highly skilled, project-ready, Contract Engineers & Scientists to the (Bio) Pharmaceutical and MedTech Manufacturing Sector.

We are now looking for a Warehouse Specialist to join our client based in Dublin.

About the position:

As a Warehouse Specialist, you will be responsible for all tasks associated with GMP Sampling raw materials warehousing, receiving and inventory movements across the Site. This involves but not limited to the handling/preparation and sampling and Dispensing of chemicals, operation and monitoring of equipment, use of business systems and carrying out tasks including the cleaning, validation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

This is a Days role.

Responsibilities Warehousing, cryogenics and Logistics Operations:

• Execute all tasks associated with WCL processes, including receiving, sampling, raw material storage.
• Quality Inspection of incoming Consumables.
• GMP Sampling of all of the sites Raw Materials, working in an ISO7 (Grade C) area, utilizing Downflow Booths, Fume hoods, Bio-Safety Cabinets and Nitrogen Overlay processes.
• Supply Manufacturing area with required materials in a timely manner to support the manufacturing schedule, ensuring a high level of internal customer service.
• Transfer materials and consumables from WCL to Just In Time (JIT) area, then stock JIT accordingly.
• Maintain KANBAN system for consumables within the MPCC building.
• Contribute to the generation of SOP’s required for The Warehouse,
• Contribute to all process improvements in The Warehouse,
• Perform cycle counting process for inventory in WCL locations.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, investigations, CAPAs and change controls related to materials management activities.
• Work with manager, supervisor and WCL team to ensure that material management areas and processes are inspection ready at all times, ensuring success during regulatory audits for the area.

Safety:

• At all times operate in a safe and responsible manner and actively promote and evolve a safety culture on site and safe working environment for all employees.
• Highlight safety concerns as a first priority and escalate any near misses to target prevention of safety incidents.
• Report all safety concerns to the WCL Supervisor.
• Use appropriate safety and GMP clothing and protective equipment as per training and relevant SOPs.
• Operate all production equipment within the assigned functional area in a safe manner.
• Familiarise yourself with your working environment and have an awareness of emergency procedures in manufacturing production areas and general site.
• Ensure all Safety related training is completed and valid.

Teamwork:

• As applicable work with as part of a cross functional group to facilitate the development and validation of the WCL.
• Participate in regular team meetings/ shift handovers. Participate in departmental teams, cross-functional teams, programs or company initiatives to resolve issues and improve site safety, quality, compliance and performance.
• Represent WCL as a department representative on cross functional work teams and liaise with and direct other team members or contractors as necessary.
• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into the site plan.

Development:

• Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the WCL processes and equipment through continuous training and development.
• Actively manage one’s own training plan and maintain ownership of completing the job function training curricula
• Engage in and support culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and safe work environment.
• Pass on knowledge and learnings to others to promote an environment of continuous development.

Housekeeping:

• Ensure that the very highest standards of housekeeping are maintained as tasks are carried out.
• Participate in pre-operational checks.
• Ensure the plant is in an audit ready state at all times.

Required Competencies:

• An ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• High degree of problem-solving ability and adherence to scheduled timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment.
• Excellent focus and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, attentiveness and a approachable manner for interactions with inter-departmental colleagues.

Preferred Experience:

• The Leaving Certificate is a minimum requirement, a third level qualification in logistics and/or manufacturing is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ GMP experience. Experience in Biologics manufacturing is preferred.
• deally have a working knowledge of computerised production and inventory control systems (SAP) and documentation practices.
• Trained on Powered Industrial trucks, Turret trucks, reach truck, motorized pallets trucks, etc.
• An understanding of regulations handling of hazardous materials.

Note:

We want someone with previous GMP warehouse experience that also has experience with SAP and forklifts PPT, VNA, Reach Truck.

We operate a rigid truck transferring materials between the warehouse and the manufacturing building so if someone had a C license that would be an advantage.

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If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence and eager to grow in a fast-paced, regulated environment, we want to hear from you.

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