Senior Manager, Facilities and Supply Chain

OverviewThe Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMl)IBioFabUSA is a Member-based non-profit, member-driven, public-private partnership with a mission to advance the bioeconomy and transform the future of human health. ARMI provides technical and wrap-around commercialization services to companies seeking to advance technologies that will contribute to this impact.The Impact That You Will MakeThe growth and development of our operational capabilities is critical to our success. You and your team will assist in the development, optimization, and implementation of pre-GMP and Phase 1 GMP-stage manufacturing processes for cells, tissues, and organs. In this role, you will interact directly with external partners, program management, technical operations, quality, and other stakeholders to enable the successful delivery of programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, you will be responsible for leading a team and implementing best practices for procurement, warehouse and materials management, equipment control, and facilities support for ARMI's 540 N. Commercial St. You will be responsible for building and growing a world-class Supply Chain and Facilities team. You will also lead a 5,000 sqft fit up effort to add additional capacity to the existing facility.Your RoleLead procurement, materials management, shipping and receiving, facilities, and equipment maintenance personnel to ensure the successful execution of programsDevelop, coach, and mentor Operations Support team, peers, and stakeholders in Supply Chain and Facilities best practicesAuthor, Approve, and guide the Operations Support team in technical writing, specifically QMS SOPs and DeviationsDefine, track, and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain and facility operations to drive operational successAdminister IT systems, including Monnit equipment monitoring platform, Prendio Procurement, Tridium Building Management, and support Rockwell PharmaSuite MES implementationManage facility utility systems and equipment in partnership with landlord to maximize facility uptimeProvide hands on support to equipment and facilities maintenance as neededSupport the Quality Assurance team with validation efforts for Phase 1 GMP manufacturingSupport the implementation of the SIOP process by owning all facets of inventory planning and partnering with Process Development team on capacity (equipment, personnel, and facility) planningProvide continuous improvement leadership, specifically prioritization of identified opportunities and lean tool deploymentYour Skills and ExperiencesExperience leading teams in a Research and Development focused environmentTeam leadership experience in a GMP-certified, multi-product CDMODemonstrated ability to mentor and provide career growth to direct reportsDemonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic objectives aligned to an organization's missionHigh energy, commitment, initiative, and perseveranceMinimum of 10 years of relevant operations, supply chain, and facility management experience in the biopharmaceutical industryStrong materials management background with a working knowledge of budget management, procurement, and basic accounting principlesProven ability to lead teams through change successfully and adjust plans, as needed, to achieve strategic objectivesSix Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, demonstrated continuous improvement successes preferredEngineering background or equivalent years of problem-solving experience strongly preferredCommitment to quality, scientific integrity, and company missionStrong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesAbility to work independently and manage competing prioritiesTeam-oriented mindset with collaborative cross-functional approachBy applying, I understand that any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws.