KBI: US - Materials Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Material Coordinator position performs material checks for all Process Orders in a staged location in the warehouse. These checks include the completeness of Process Order materials needed by manufacturing. This position will be responsible for transferring materials for Process Orders from the warehouse staged location to the designated manufacturing locations within the CMF GMP facility to support continuous manufacturing operations. This movement will occur physically and systematically to ensure full traceability and compliance with KBI procedures. This position is also responsible for cycle counts, requests, and restocking of material to Kan-Ban locations within the CMF GMP facility. This position may also require assisting Manufacturing to obtain additional materials as needed for processing and moving staged materials from CNC locations to the designated airlocks in the processing suites.

Must be able to document and record activities in electronic systems and paper systems, and comply with regulatory requirements, cGMP’s, Policy Documents, and SOPs. Must be able to maintain training at 95% or greater. 

Must always wear proper PPE and follow all safety guidelines outlined by the SOP and site policies when working in the facility. 

Must be able to perform general tasks as assigned by supervisor to support manufacturing, i.e staging materials, material movement, and other general clean room tasks.

This position requires shift work and gowning for a cleanroom environment. This position requires PPE. 

JOB RESPONSIBILIITES

• The Manufacturing Material Coordinator is responsible for material movement from warehouse staging areas to manufacturing staging areas. This includes using cleaning agents and a PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) to transition materials through material airlocks. 

• This position will require movement of gaylords and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. 

• This position requires inventory checks of Kanban locations and restocking of materials when minimum levels are reached. 
• Performs material checks for Process Orders needed by Manufacturing.
• Communicates with warehouse personnel about missing items and ensures that all materials have been accounted for. 
• Performs material movement of gaylords and totes from warehouse staging areas to manufacturing staging areas. 
• Maintains and restocks Kan-Ban locations in the manufacturing areas. 
• Computer: Perform material movement, maintaining training and job-related functions. 
• Perform other various tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Material Coordinator I: High school diploma or Associate degree with 0+ years of experience. Bio Works Certificate preferred. Language Ability

Material Coordinator II: High school diploma or Associate degree with 18+ Months of experience. Bio Works Certificate preferred. Reasoning Ability

Language Ability

• Ability to read and interpret English documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate with coworkers and supervisor. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Math Ability 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  

Physical Demands 

• Must be able to stand, walk, wear steel-toe shoes, and have the ability to push, pull, squat, lift, reach, and carry materials and roll containers as needed, but not to exceed the Essential Physical Functions of the job description.

Computer Skills

• Word, Excel, E-mail and SAP

Equipment Use

• Computer/Tablet, radio, Copy and Fax Machine 
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Because this job involves Spor-Klenz, PAPRs or respirators (full-face and half-face) are required. Facial hair must be kept short enough to ensure a proper seal when wearing the respirator.

• This position requires standing for long periods. This position also requires bending, lifting, pushing, carrying, pulling, and kneeling. 
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel,” requiring 7-day-a-week work coverage even when the company is closed (e.g., inclement weather). 

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.