Warehouse Lead

Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to advancing transformative cell and exosome-based therapies for rare diseases. At the forefront of our innovation is Deramiocel (CAP-1002), our lead cell therapy in late-stage development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We are also harnessing our proprietary StealthX™ exosome platform to unlock new possibilities in targeted delivery and vaccinology. Every program reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of science and delivering life-changing treatments to patients and families who need them most.

The Warehouse Lead is responsible for overseeing our warehouse operations, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety, quality, and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse management, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouse, supporting our mission to deliver high-quality biotech products.

Responsibilities:
• Performs all duties of Material Handler III

• Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and products.

• Receives all GMP items on an electronic inventory system - verify count, vendor item, number, and expiration date against item specification and purchase order before printing the bar code label.

• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular audits, and ensure proper stock levels.

• Lead and mentor a team of warehouse staff, providing training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety protocols.

• Ensure that all products are stored and handled according to company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Promote a culture of safety awareness among warehouse staff.

• Support Implementation and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Perform physical inventory management to ensure continuous production of drug products

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.

• Assists in the writing and/or developing of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

• Support completing deviations and investigations regarding non-conforming products.

• Work with the electronic and paper-based inventory system to manage the receipt, release, packaging, and shipment of GMP materials

• Perform disposition of all expired materials and maintain applicable documentation.

• Monitor temperature conditions of refrigerators, freezers, and room temperature storage of cGMP materials, including responding to alarms (on-call), as necessary

• Identify opportunities for process improvement in warehouse operations.

• Maintain partnerships in job function and with assembly, materials, and logistics, across the manufacturing operations and across all shifts.

• Fills material requests and deliveries to manufacturing as required.

• Perform cycle audits and physical inventory per schedule.

• Help reconcile inventory discrepancies and report discrepancies to the Supervisor.

• Source and maintain necessary quality documents for the release of critical material.

• Maintain a library of material specs, forms, and other materials documents

• Flexible schedule and able to support all operational requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Supply Chain

Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent and/or, an associate's degree is preferred.

• 2-4 years related experience in a GMP regulated warehouse / materials management

• 2-4 + Experience with Inventory Management Systems/ERP environment in a biotech or life sciences environment

• Proven experience in warehouse supervision or lead roles, and inventory control, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics principles.

• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software.

• Effective leadership and communication skills. Ability to motivate and coach a diverse team.

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to adjust to workload in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work independently with little or no supervision of day-to-day tasks

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

• Ability to lift up 50lbs

Why Capricor?
Capricor Therapeutics, a trailblazer in cell and exosome therapy, is dedicated to redefining standards of care with innovative treatments rooted in scientific excellence. Guided by integrity and a passion for patient-centered impact, our team is shaping a brighter future for healthcare. Join us and contribute to a mission-driven group that’s transforming lives with every breakthrough.

Come Work With Us!
At Capricor, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that nurtures your professional growth and innovation. Join a dedicated team fueled by a passion for advancing medical science and transforming patient lives through our cutting-edge therapies.

Please note that Capricor does not use Skype for interviews or recruiting activities. Candidates will only be contacted by an official Capricor email address which is @capricor.com. Additionally, Capricor will never ask potential employees to send a check or money to the Company for any reason.

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