Master Associate, Warehouse Operations at Allogene Therapeutics

Job Description About Allogene:Allogene Therapeutics with headquarters in South San Francisco is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (AlloCAR T) products for cancer and autoimmune disease. Led by a management team with significant experience in cell therapy Allogene is developing a pipeline of off-the-shelf CAR T cell product candidates with the goal of delivering readily available cell therapy on-demand more reliably and at greater scale to more patients. For more information please visit and follow Allogene Therapeutics on X and LinkedIn.About the role:Allogenes Supply Chain organization is building a world class team that is focused on delivering potentially lifesaving therapies to patients. We are seeking a highly motivated leader to join us as Master Associate Warehouse Operations. This role will be a hands-on in-person role based out of Newark CA.The primary objective for this person is to support GMP warehouse functional areas including receiving inventory control materials management and distribution. This individual must have significant experience in warehouse operations technical skills (equipment operation counting space utilization handling efficiency) knowledge of inventory management systems and software (SAP WMS MES etc.) and strong interpersonal and communication skills.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Support the warehouse operations team ensuring safe compliant execution of the on-the-floor warehouse operations in the cGMP commercial facility including receiving put away material transfers component preparation in support of production related activities and product shippingMaintain warehouse performance targets by participating in daily huddles (safety quality cost performance etc.)Investigate and resolve operational problems and/or compliance issues utilizing problem solving techniques (CFA/RCA 5Why Fishbone KT etc.) to determine root cause.Implements corrective and preventative actions based on cross-functional problem solving and investigation findingsAdept at developing visual management tools to provide status updates on organizational performanceAchieves functional area goals as assigned and participates in functional and cross functional job rotationsSupports input assumptions associated with capacity and workforce planning; preemptively identifies constraints and risksSupport cycle count process to ensure accuracy and control of inventory volumesMaintains inventory control throughout the Newark warehouse for all materials; per applicable procedures partners with cross-functional teams to ensure that ABC coding is periodically reviewed and accurateEnsures that policies and procedures are in compliance with OSHA StandardsAbility to effectively lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional team supportAccountable for process discrepancies in the warehouse and provide technical expertise to improve proceduresInitiation of deviations for non-conforming materials and operational anomaliesComfortable authoring SOPs and associated cGMP documentsAccountable for reviewing and in some cases owning documentation associated with transfer protocols validation protocols standard operating procedures and batch recordsSupports internal and external audits as well as SOX compliance audit reviews associated with internal controlsOther duties as needed in support of adjacent functions including Facilities and Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and QualityPosition Requirements & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.5 years of GMP experience in biotechnology industryProficient in SAP/WMS/MESProficient in training/mentoring other Material HandlersProficient at quality record documentationExperience with developing procedures and technical writingInventory control experience (cycle counting physical inventories)Ability to lift material up to 50 lbsExperience and/or certification in operating material-handling equipment preferred.Extensive walking and repetitive physical motion (squatting bending lifting climbing ladders) is requiredDemonstrates ability to diagnose possible root cause failure modes of warehouse transactionsExcellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelines.Ability to work independently and as part of a teamStrong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.We offer a chance to work with talented people in a collaborative environment and provide a top-notch compensation and benefits package which includes an annual performance bonus equity health insurance generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns) and much more. The expected salary range for this role is $44.00 to $47.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location business needs and other job-related factors permitted by law.As an equal opportunity employer Allogene is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race color religion national origin gender age sexual orientation physical or mental disability genetic information or characteristic gender identity and expression veteran status or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal state and local laws. We also embrace differences in experience and background and welcome diversity of opinions and thought with active recruitment and internships designed to create a stronger and better Allogene that is focused on developing life-changing products for patients.#LI-EL1Required Experience:IC Key Skills Business,Information Management,Accounting,Corporate Risk Management,Faculty,Jms Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 44 - 47