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Warehouse Team Leader

Working on a rotating shift basis (early and late), the Warehouse Team Leader will play a hands-on role undertaking the activities of the CGT Catapult Stevenage Manufacturing Innovation Centre (S-MIC) GMP Warehouse. Reporting to the Supply Chain and Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Team Leader will ensure that the CGT Catapult S-MIC GMP Warehouse meets the standards and expectations of its key stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and Collaborators.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Supervision of a GMP Warehouse shift, including ensuring the shift’s adherence to SOPs and health and safety
  • To communicate issues to the Supply Chain and Warehouse Manager or Deputy in a timely manner
  • To be first point of contact for Collaborators ensuring that CGT Catapult service and values are met at all times
  • To ensure provision of effective hand-over to the oncoming shift and to receive hand over from previous shift
  • To make local decisions without guidance to enable shift to complete tasks
  • Complete all Goods-In activities according to schedule, including inspections and safe storage of incoming materials including patient samples
  • Management of the storage, issue, and dispatch of final product(s) in compliance with existing SOPs and as per the schedule
  • Safe movement of materials within the CGT Catapult S-MIC GMP Warehouse, using both manual techniques and lifting equipment where available
  • Safe operation of CGT Catapult S-MIC GMP Warehouse equipment and vehicles, adhering to all health and safety procedures
  • Perform regular/scheduled inventory management , adhering to relevant SOPs
  • Prepare for, and participate in where required, internal/external audit programs
  • Ensure that the facilities are well maintained and are fit for purpose in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Ensure that the CGT Catapult S-MIC GMP Warehouse is kept clean, safe and well organised and operates to a high operational standard and complies with GMP, SOPs, and other regulatory standards
  • Participate in regular overtime (including weekends and bank holidays) as required
  • Use of ERP system (e.g. SAP By Design) for ordering and goods receipting

Experience:

  • Experience of working in a Life sciences/Pharmaceutical environment (desirable)
  • Experience of working in a small organisation
  • Experience of supervising a shift-based team
  • Experience of working with standard life sciences laboratory materials/consumables
  • Experience with electronic inventory management systems for ordering and goods receipting

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

  • Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK.
  • Personal drive to help push the cell and gene sector to be a commercial success
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
  • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment
  • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks
  • Ambitious, collaborative, driven
  • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust
  • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges
  • Experience of working with standard Microsoft packages
  • Track record of identifying and delivering opportunities for continuous improvement Ability to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders essential
  • Proven coaching/mentoring ability
  • Leads and inspires colleagues
  • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development
  • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice
  • Willingness to travel

Education / Qualifications:

  • Educated up to at least A level or equivalent
  • Forklift Truck license (desirable).

CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.