Lead Material Operations Specialist II

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Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Leiden Cell Therapy Site is seeking a dynamic individual to join a team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is responsible for executing routine activities related to the management, cleansing and movement of all type of materials (i.e. cold chain, ambient) supporting internal and external customers, while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensures routine activities such as: receipt, storage, transfer, distribution, disposal and cleaning of all type of materials (ambient, cold chain, dangerous goods, etc.) as per GMP procedure.
• Prepares all type of material for shipment to internal and external parties, as per GMP procedure.
• Ensures materials are appropriately labelled in accordance with written GMP procedures.
• Perform inventory control practices including cycle counting and rejected/expired material disposition as described in the GMP procedure.
• Writes procedures to maintain a safe and organized working space.
• Performs inspection of incoming materials to the working area as per procedure.
• Uses material handling equipment – gas powered, electric and/or manual as per procedure.
• Handles materials based on Material Specifications i.e. temperature conditions, dangerous or hazardous conditions, etc. or as per procedure.
• Assists in setting up operational equipment/fixtures and support facility and equipment commissioning activities as requested.
• Responds to system and equipment alarms during inside / outside office hours in rotating schedule as per GMP procedure.
• Facilitates ambient and cold chain sampling in collaboration with other department employees.
• Reviews GMP documentation and perform data verification.
• Coordinates internal and external customer requests across multiple unit operations during their shift to include personnel, material, and logistical needs.
• Puts away material into totes, or bags, and closes or seals them to prevent cross contamination, as per GMP procedure.
• Trains or facilitates the training of fellow associates on GMP Material Operations to ensure proficiency in all areas of operation.
• Proficiency in understanding and use of Quality Systems for Deviation, SOP…