Argonaut Manufacturing Services Carlsbad , CA 92008
Posted 2 weeks ago
Corporate Overview
Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.
Position Overview
We have an immediate opening for an experienced supply chain professional to lead the Warehouse and Logistics activities for our Carlsbad based operations. The scope of this role includes all distribution and logistics functions. This leadership role is critical to client satisfaction, inventory management and control, as well as quality and regulatory compliance.
Position Responsibilities
Manage the distribution and logistics activities supporting a GMP/GDP supply chain
Work cross-functionally with Project Management, QA/QC, Finance, and Operations to meet buisness objectives and implement process improvements
Master the use of our ERP system and item attributes related to supply chain requirements
Manage and control non-stock, stock, consigned and customer owned inventory; provide inventory information to stakeholders as needed
Partner with Manufacturing and Finance to ensure proper inventory health is maintained; update practices, policies and procedures as needed.
Manage the receiving, material movement, shipping, and inventory control departments
Support on time delivery of domestic and international shipments using metrics for continuous improvement
Assist with generating and maintain documentation for import and export
Self-starter with strong supply chain business acumen with experience leading regulated distribution and logistics activities
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to influence and motivate others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits in regards to distribution and logistics activities. Experience with FDA and ISO audits along with client or international auditing authorities
Capable of making deep-dive analyses while maintaining top-level organization overview regarding problems and solutions
Ability to strategically align warehouse business operations and manpower to meet AOP and concurrently meet internal and external customer needs
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of warehouse personnel. Employees directly supervised by this job: 8-15 employees.
Requirements
MS/BS/BA in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
3-5 years of managerial experience or as an individual contributor/rising star looking for their first opportunity to lead
Working experience with complex supply chain processes in medical device, biopharmaceutical or life science manufacturing
Experience leading shipping operations including kitting in distribution activities
Proficiency with MRP system software (NetSuite is a plus)
Warehouse and inventory management, shipping and receiving experience with knowledge of managing hazardous materials
Proven Skills in:
Inventory control and cycle count management
Distribution planning
Receiving activities
Warehouse material management
Lean concepts for continuous improvement
Process design and process metrics
Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.
Background checks are conducted to support workplace productivity, safety and security by ensuring applicant backgrounds and qualifications are suitable for the position being considered.
It is the policy of Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc., as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on finalist(s) for all positions. These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures. Background checks may include, but are not limited to: verification with educational institutions or licensing/credentialing boards; standard criminal checks, employment verification; and other pertinent information and resources.
Employment offers will generally be made after successful completion of applicable background check(s). However, any offers of employment made prior to completion of the background check(s) shall be contingent upon successful completion of the check(s). Finalist(s) may be rejected if they provide inaccurate, untruthful information, don't fully participate in a required background check, or don't sign or complete a required form.
Argonaut Manufacturing Services