Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Corporate Overview

Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

Position Overview

We have an immediate opening for an experienced supply chain professional to lead the Warehouse and Logistics activities for our Carlsbad based operations. The scope of this role includes all distribution and logistics functions. This leadership role is critical to client satisfaction, inventory management and control, as well as quality and regulatory compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the distribution and logistics activities supporting a GMP/GDP supply chain

• Work cross-functionally with Project Management, QA/QC, Finance, and Operations to meet buisness objectives and implement process improvements

• Master the use of our ERP system and item attributes related to supply chain requirements

• Manage and control non-stock, stock, consigned and customer owned inventory; provide inventory information to stakeholders as needed

• Partner with Manufacturing and Finance to ensure proper inventory health is maintained; update practices, policies and procedures as needed.

• Manage the receiving, material movement, shipping, and inventory control departments

• Support on time delivery of domestic and international shipments using metrics for continuous improvement

• Assist with generating and maintain documentation for import and export

• Self-starter with strong supply chain business acumen with experience leading regulated distribution and logistics activities

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to influence and motivate others

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits in regards to distribution and logistics activities. Experience with FDA and ISO audits along with client or international auditing authorities

• Capable of making deep-dive analyses while maintaining top-level organization overview regarding problems and solutions

• Ability to strategically align warehouse business operations and manpower to meet AOP and concurrently meet internal and external customer needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of warehouse personnel. Employees directly supervised by this job: 8-15 employees.

Requirements

• MS/BS/BA in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

• 3-5 years of managerial experience or as an individual contributor/rising star looking for their first opportunity to lead

• Working experience with complex supply chain processes in medical device, biopharmaceutical or life science manufacturing

• Experience leading shipping operations including kitting in distribution activities

• Proficiency with MRP system software (NetSuite is a plus)

• Warehouse and inventory management, shipping and receiving experience with knowledge of managing hazardous materials

Proven Skills in:

• Inventory control and cycle count management

• Distribution planning

• Receiving activities

• Warehouse material management

• Lean concepts for continuous improvement

• Process design and process metrics

Argonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.