Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Alachua, FL

Role type: Perm/ FTC , On-site

Reporting to: Director, Manufacturing Engineering

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about the future of science. If you are eager to contribute to our vision and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for leading the warehouse operations team ensuring safe, GMP compliant execution and management of operations to support GMP manufacturing, including but not limited to; Site inventory control, warehouse space allocation, material handling, receiving, stocking, picking, issuing and product shipping.

About Ascend:

Ascend is pioneering the future of healthcare through relentless innovation, our forward-thinking company is on a mission to manufacture safe, efficacious, and scalable gene therapies. Our vision is to set a new standard for gene therapy manufacturing through continuous scientific and process innovation. Our teams, rooted in biopharma, possess regulatory knowledge and prioritize the quality and potency of manufacturing high-class products.

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of experts and breakthrough start-ups in the gene and cell therapy field. With a startup mindset and a track record of rapid growth, we aim to exceed boundaries and achieve continued success. Join us to pursue your passion and make a difference in the industry where there are no limits to what we can achieve.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall strategy that outlines the specific priorities and individual responsibilities needed to accomplish the groups broad functions, (inventory control, material handling, shipping, receiving, development and tracking of KPI's).

• Ensure safe warehouse operations

• Ensures timely receiving, stocking, picking, issuing, and shipping of materials

• Ensures compliance with Quality Systems

• Track performance

• Write, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures SOPs for GMP functions and facilities.

• Establish and maintain appropriate stocking levels

• Manage GMP Storage and Distribution activities and the functions of the warehouse team. Ensure all areas of control are processing under GMP conditions.

• Develop, execute, and maintain ERP training for inventory control purposes including receipt, movement, staging, and shipment of GMP material.

• Oversee logistics functions including transportation management, route optimization, and coordination with eternal carriers.

• Direct and manage annual physical inventory and monthly Cycle Count verification to ensure accurate inventory

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize inventory levels and ensure efficient material flow.

• Assist Supply Chain in deviation/event investigation analysis. Help drive reductions in unplanned deviations and focus on improving first pass quality

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.