Materials Director jobs in San Francisco, CA

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The Role:

The Materials Operations Director is accountable for leading the Materials Operations department to support the goals to Make Assess and Release multiple Drug Substances at the site.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish site production control and align cross-functional enabling activities by developing an integrated and feasible production plan/detailed schedule.
  
• Lead efforts to define and update the parameters needed for capacity planning.
  
• Accountable and responsible for ensuring uninterrupted raw material supply for site production requirements through operational readiness and scheduling of raw material receipt, release, distribution and availability and oversight of bill of materials, recipe and inventory accuracy.
  
• Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support raw material forecasting, purchasing, and material control in order to maintain and manage appropriate levels of inventory of raw materials to support Drug Substance and Drug Product production, while reducing and eliminating waste.
  
• Track and trend Novato Site performance utilizing KPI and links data to improvement initiates which will maximize plant uptime in order to meet production plan commitments.
  
• Lead, facilitate (as required), or participate in initiatives to establish internal or external plant governance in order to deliver the Site Strategic Business Plan.
  
• Lead transformation change initiatives as requested and required by Plant Leadership in support of the Site Strategic Business Plan.
  
• Create and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that is safe and healthful for all employees. Build focus and engagement by fostering opportunities for ownership, impact and continual professional development.
  

SCOPE

The work product from the Director of Material Operations will directly support product revenue and other programs executed in the network, will be a major driver for Manufacturing expenses, and will highly impact operational and transportation costs of external operations.

This role has both strategic supply execution and tactical planning responsibilities for the Novato Site with a focus on operational readiness, alignment of site activities and the short to mid-term plan (1-2-year range). The Director of Material Operations reports to the VP of Novato Operations and is a member of the Novato Site Leadership Team.

Requirements

Required Education: Bachelors in Life Science, Business, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering required.

Preferred Education: APICS certification and/or supply chain education preferred but not required.

Other continuing education initiatives highly desirable (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, industry specific coursework).

• Minimum of 10 years of materials management, or production planning and scheduling.
  
• At least 12 years GMP/GCP compliant Biopharma operations experience required.
  
• Experience with Master Scheduling, Inventory Analysis and Management, ERP (Oracle) systems, and new product launches.
  
• Demonstrated ability to partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives required.
  
• Experience successfully leading transformational change.
  
• Superior communication skills – Oral, written and formal presentation skills with senior management, middle management and line staff.
  
• Creative problem-solving skills.
  
• Comfortable and effective working indirectly through others.
  

Preferred Experience:

• 10 years planning and scheduling management including successful implementation of highly complex business and technology initiatives.
  
• 4 years managing and influencing people.
  
• Experience in developing business strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and processes (Knowledge of Oracle is preferred).
  

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401k Matching

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Identity Theft Plans

Retirement & Pension Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities 

Parental Leave

& More