Specialist, Warehouse, Cryogenics And Logistics

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded "Biopharma Company of the Year 2019" in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent Specialist,Warehouse, Cryogenics and Logistics ( WCL). Reporting to the Warehouse, Cryogenics and Logistics Supervisor, the WCL Associate will be responsible for all tasks associated with GMP warehousing, cryogenics, shipping, receiving and inventory movements across the Cruiserath Biologics Site. This involves but not limited to the handling/preparation and sampling of chemicals, operation and monitoring of equipment, use of business systems and carrying out tasks including the cleaning, validation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).Shift work or on-call may be required depending on demand.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Warehousing, Cryogenics and Logistics Operations
Execute all tasks associated with WCL processes, including receiving, Aseptic sampling, raw material storage, BDS storage/shipment- activities for the Cruiserath Biologics Site and ensures continued conformance with all relevant regulations.
GMP Sampling of all of the sites Raw Materials, working in an ISO7 (Grade C) area, utilizing Downflow Booths, Fume hoods, Bio-Safety Cabinets and Nitrogen Overlay processes
Supply Manufacturing area with required materials in a timely manner to support the manufacturing schedule, ensuring a high level of internal customer service.
Transfer materials and consumables from WCL to Just In Time (JIT) area, then stock JIT accordingly.
Maintain KANBAN system for consumables within the MPCC building.
Cryogenic processing of Drug Substance batches, Cryogenically freezing Biologic materials to allow long term storage in -40C Cryogenic storage rooms
Contribute to the generation of SOP's required for The Warehouse, Cryogenics and JIT area stocking functions.
Supoort any CQV work required to accomplish project validation activities for WCL.
Support all user acceptance testing for SAP projects.
Contribute to all process improvements in The Warehouse, Cryogenics, Logistics and JIT stocking processes.
Perform cycle counting process for inventory in WCL locations.
Contribute to the development of SOPs, investigations, CAPAs and change controls related to materials management activities.
Work with manager, supervisor and WCL team to ensure that material management areas and processes are inspection ready at all times, ensuring success during regulatory audits for the area.

Safety
At all times operate in a safe and repsonsible manner and actively promote and evolve a safety culture on site and safe working environment for all employees.
Highlight safety concerns as a first priority and escalate any near misses to target prevention of safety incidents.
Report all safety concerns to the WCL Supervisor.
Use appropriate safety and GMP clothing and protective equipment as per training and relevant SOPs.
Operate all production equipment within the assigned functional area in a safe manner.
Familiarise yourself with your working environment and have an awareness of emergency procedures in manufacturing production areas and general site.

Team work
As applicable work with as part of a cross functional group to facilitate the development and validation of the WCL and JIT facility.
Participate in regular team meetings/ shift handovers.
Show flexibility and a willingness to move cross-functionally as required by business needs
Provide assistance and/or support maintenance, engineering, quality or other colleagues as requested.
Participate in departmental teams, cross-functional teams, programs or company initiatives to resolve issues and improve site safety, quality, compliance and performace.
Represent WCL as a department representative on cross functional work teams and liase with and direct other team members or contractors as necessary.
Liase with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into the site plan.

Development
Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the WCL processes and equipment through continuous training and development.
Actively manage one's own training plan and maintain ownership of completing the job function training curricula
Engage in and support culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and safe work environment.
Pass on knowledge and learnings to others to promote an environment of continuous development.

Housekeeping
Ensure that the very highest standards of housekeeping are maintained as tasks are carried out.
Participate in Pre-Operational checks.
Ensure the plant is in an audit ready state at all times.

Qualification,Knowledge and Skills Required:
The Leaving Certificate is a minimum requirement, a third level qualification in logistics and/or manufacturing is preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Role with experience in Production, GMP Warehousing and logistics. Experience in Biologics manufacturing is preferred.
Ideally have a working knowledge of computerized production and inventory control systems (SAP) and documentation practices.
Trained on Powered Industrial trucks, Turret trucks, reach truck, motorized pallets trucks, etc.
Ideally experience in and driver's license for a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).
An understanding of regulations handling of hazardous materials.
An ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
High degree of problem solving ability and adherence to scheduled timelines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment.
Excellent focus and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal skills, attentiveness and a approachable manner for interactions with inter-departmental colleagues.

Why you should apply

You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS on-site gym and life assurance.

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With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science™ ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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