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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
Brief Description: To manage all processes for materials, storage, distribution, finished product/raw materials and sampling/dispensing activities at KSP warehouse (Kent Science Park) using well defined and documented processes/procedures. Whilst being in compliance with H&S (Health and Safety) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements. Where applicable, management/interaction with third party organisations such CMOs (Contract manufacturing Organisations and/or Partners is required.
This role will include direct people management responsibilities including individual/team performance management
Monitor and report warehouse performance and capacity utilisation whilst actively identifying and mitigating risks to continued stock supply
Essential Functions/Responsibilities Operates in accordance with the corporate values of being patient driven, passionate, innovative, collaborative, accountable, having integrity and achieving excellence
The job holder is responsible for maintaining cGxP and H&S knowledge applicable to the job.
The job holder must refer to the EHSS Policy (EHSS_P.01) to understand the current EHSS responsibilities for the role.
Provides day-to-day leadership, support and direction to the team. Dealing with routine staffing matters which occur within their team, escalating any issues as applicable.
Management for all staff, ensure performance, development is managed appropriately and support/training is carried out where necessary.
Responsible for all activities/processes within the warehouse and associated storage locations which the warehouse is responsible for, ensuring all staff are suitably trained and adequate resource is available to carried out any activities.
Responsible for all activities/processes are completed OTIF in compliance with cGMP and H&S requirements.
The warehouse is subject to visits by senior management, external bodies, regulatory authorities etc. The supervisor will be called upon to conduct tours of the warehouse facility.
Maintaining the ‘warehouse controlled drug log’ and producing annual figures. Where required liaising with other departments to ensure figures are correct.
Completion/Reviewing of all quality and health and safety documentation associated with the operation of the warehouse at KSP including the management and appropriate document updates. Examples - SOPs, ABLs, QRAs, RAs etc.
Liaise with the planning and distribution teams to ensure capacity requirements and scheduling needs managed effectively.
Warehouse CI (continuous improvement) and KPI (key performance indicator) management. Including risk identification, management and mitigation.
Manage the completion of cycle counting activities and ensure all monthly/annual figures are produced.
Competent use of all electronic system associated with the business – such as, ERP, eQMS etc
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Management of all Warehouse activities
Receiving of raw materials from suppliers
Booking in of materials to be stored within warehouse
Picking and delivery of materials to internal customers
Receiving of finished product and storing in appropriate storage locations
Actively support all despatch operations from B840
Maintenance of stock records - ERP system
Manage completion of raw material and finished goods cycle counting
Sampling/Dispensing activities
Accountable for the performance of the Warehouse staff ensuring appropriate levels of support, feedback, training, coaching and development is delivered
To lead and participate in project teams as necessary to achieve the company goals and objectives.
Responsible for monitoring, maintaining and reporting of agreed department KPI’s
Responsible for day to day management of direct reports, ensuring that all reports are trained to complete assigned tasks.
Performance management of direct reports – set performance goals aligned to company objectives
Ensure direct reports maintain high standards of performance through training and mentoring
Identifying and hiring of suitable staff as required following company procedures
Ensuring all storage locations under direct control are managed appropriately
Responsibility for receiving and processing of goods, ensuring all details received match details contained on purchase order within the ERP or purchasing systems
Receipting transfer orders from CMO’s
Provide support for the delivery of materials/goods across the KSP site e.g. materials required for batch manufacture and the handling of materials returned from production departments through completion of transfer orders
Ensure the maintenance and operation of warehouse management systems and automated storage and retrieval systems is carried out in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
Temperature monitoring and recording of data within temperature-controlled Supply Chain areas and ensuring appropriate action taken for any deviation noted
Provide active support for all despatch activities from B840
Completion of weekly cycle counting and completion of monthly/annual reports
Provide stock movement reporting i.e. slow moving, expiration, retest, near miss or stock outs, damage, accurate storage availability etc.
Provide active support to ensure successful completion of annual stock-takes.
Cleaning of the B840 warehouse, maintain audit ready facility
To Identify, manage, participate as required in appropriate supply chain operational and continuous improvement projects
Responsible for maintaining cGxP and H&S knowledge applicable to the job.
Responsible for the completion and/or reviewing of all quality documentation associated with the operation of the warehouse at KSP.
Lead/support any investigations associated with the warehouse at KSP.
Promote continuous improvement, the elimination of operational wastes within the warehouse.
The nature of the work requires the job holder to flexible, with regards to working hours to ensure all activities are delivered OTIF.
Carries out their work in a way that will not adversely affect their own, or others’, health, safety and security or the environment and reports any shortcomings in arrangements
Maintain - improve standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work place environment. Ensuring all warehouse risk assessments, COSHH assessments and MSDS are current and available
Support Supply Chain team in being available to support out of hours call outs for plant alarms
Where applicable the job holder may have to execute additional tasks in order to meet departmental objectives, example - project-related or developmental/change objectives
Execution and understanding of electronic business systems.
The key point of contact for all warehouse activities/processes etc.
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses A minimum of 3 year’s proven experience in a management/supervisory role within a warehouse environment
Knowledge of supply chain functions and disciplines
The nature of the position requires high levels of self-motivation and exceptional commitment to the success of team members and the company as a whole
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrates and can-do, motivational attitude
Attention to detail and delivery of accurate data as and when required
The role requires use of IT systems and software including ERP/eQMS software and MS Office software especially
Ability to change direction and handle multiple tasks on a regular basis
A natural willingness to share ideas and information and assist colleagues
Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not essential
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here:
https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html .