Warehouse Manager

Job Title:  Warehouse Manager

Location: Alachua, FL

Role type: Perm/ FTC , On-site

Reporting to:  Director, Manufacturing Engineering

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about the future of science. If you are eager to contribute to our vision and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.  As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for leading the warehouse operations team ensuring safe, GMP compliant execution and management of operations to support GMP manufacturing, including but not limited to; Site inventory control, warehouse space allocation, material handling, receiving, stocking, picking, issuing and product shipping.

About Ascend: 

Ascend is pioneering the future of healthcare through relentless innovation, our forward-thinking company is on a mission to manufacture safe, efficacious, and scalable gene therapies. Our vision is to set a new standard for gene therapy manufacturing through continuous scientific and process innovation. Our teams, rooted in biopharma, possess regulatory knowledge and prioritize the quality and potency of manufacturing high-class products.

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of experts and breakthrough start-ups in the gene and cell therapy field. With a startup mindset and a track record of rapid growth, we aim to exceed boundaries and achieve continued success. Join us to pursue your passion and make a difference in the industry where there are no limits to what we can achieve.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall strategy that outlines the specific priorities and individual responsibilities needed to accomplish the groups broad functions, (inventory control, material handling, shipping, receiving, development and tracking of KPI’s).
• Ensure safe warehouse operations
• Ensures timely receiving, stocking, picking, issuing, and shipping of materials
• Ensures compliance with Quality Systems
• Track performance
• Write, review, and approve Standard Operating Procedures SOPs for GMP functions and facilities.
• Establish and maintain appropriate stocking levels
• Manage GMP Storage and Distribution activities and the functions of the warehouse team. Ensure all areas of control are processing under GMP conditions.
• Develop, execute, and maintain ERP training for inventory control purposes including receipt, movement, staging, and shipment of GMP material.
• Oversee logistics functions including transportation management, route optimization, and coordination with eternal carriers.
• Direct and manage annual physical inventory and monthly Cycle Count verification to ensure accurate inventory
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize inventory levels and ensure efficient material flow.
• Assist Supply Chain in deviation/event investigation analysis.  Help drive reductions in unplanned deviations and focus on improving first pass quality
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.

·       Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, operations or related field and 5+ years of previous Warehouse work experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology-related field.

• Strong leadership and communication skills to help drive the department forward.

• A continuous process improvement mindset with the ability to effectively lead and manage change.
• Excellent planning, documentation, organization, and scheduling abilities preferred
• A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a great attention to detail.

• Annual bonus
• 401k matching up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and additional insurances.
• 20 days PTO
• 5 days Sick leave
• 6 weeks Parental Leave

Company Values:

Aim Higher – Our motto and values. 

• Quality by integrity - We set high standards, putting quality and evidence first to seek the best solutions.
• Adaptability is in our DNA - We are forward-thinking problem solvers, driven by the developing science and to deliver the best medicines.
• Serving patients by serving our partners - We can depend on each other, and on the organisation, to deliver goals and services.

To start your journey with us at Ascend, kindly submit your resume and a cover letter showcasing your qualifications and interest in the role. We value diversity and oppose discrimination. While we eagerly await all applications, we'll only reach out to selected candidates for interviews. Please note that successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will undergo E-verify authentication. Thank you for considering joining our team as we shape the future together!