Supervisor, GMP Materials Management

The Supervisor, GMP Materials Management oversees the efficient day-to-day operation of GMP materials management activities and provides hands-on leadership and guidance to junior associates. This role ensures accurate and compliant handling of raw materials and inventory, supports manufacturing schedules through effective materials planning and staging, and drives continuous improvement using operational excellence tools. The supervisor serves as a key liaison between Materials Management and cross-functional partners to maintain a safe, compliant, and highly organized materials environment in support of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform GMP materials management activities, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and timely support of manufacturing needs.
• Execute and supervise SAP transactions related to material receipt and processing, material distribution, cycle counts, and inventory management.
• Ensure all executed transactions are accurate, contemporaneous, and compliant with Good Documentation Practices.
• Review and execute MRP forecast demands in alignment with the manufacturing schedule to ensure material availability.
• Accurately weigh and dispense raw materials according to manufacturing work orders and batch records.
• Monitor the daily manufacturing schedule and adjust material staging and distribution activities accordingly.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and collaborate with warehouse leadership to investigate and resolve issues.
• Use calibrated balances and maintain full traceability of all weighed materials through accurate lot number and operator documentation.
• Follow contamination control and gowning procedures when working in or around controlled environments.
• Coordinate the timely staging and delivery of pre-weighed materials to manufacturing areas to support daily production schedules.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Quality Management, and Facilities & Engineering.
• Represent Materials Management on cross-functional teams as assigned and contribute subject matter expertise.
• Utilize operational excellence tools such as Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and efficiency within materials management.
• Assist leadership in the creation and implementation of a Kanban program to optimize material flow and inventory control.
• Assist leadership in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive GMP materials management program.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to ensure safe and compliant execution of warehouse and materials activities.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics for materials management in partnership with leadership.
• Maintain 5S standards and high housekeeping levels in all storage, staging, and work areas.
• Support and oversee activities related to sample receiving, material sampling, and coordination with Quality Management.
• Contribute to the management and documentation of deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to materials management processes.
• Draft and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and raw material specifications to ensure clear, compliant, and current documentation.
• Support domestic and international shipping activities, including preparation of Pro Forma Invoices and coordination with freight forwarders and customs.

• B.S. or B.A. degree in a Life Science field, or equivalent experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of cGMP experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or senior leadership experience in biopharmaceutical GMP materials management.
• Demonstrated experience with deviations, CAPAs, and implementation of change controls in a GMP setting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred.
• Experience with raw material weigh and dispense operations in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in SAP transactions for material receipt, processing, distribution, cycle counting, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of GMP, Good Documentation Practices, and contamination control principles.
• Experience in sample receiving and coordination with Quality Management for material release and control.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with domestic and international shipping processes, including documentation and regulatory considerations.
• Ability to draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and raw material specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

• Experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with biologics and raw materials used in biopharmaceutical production.
• Experience with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and inventory control best practices.
• Knowledge of CAPA and deviation management systems and related quality processes.
• Experience with equipment validation activities related to materials handling and weighing equipment.
• Exposure to operational excellence tools such as Lean and Six Sigma to drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Experience in creating and supporting Kanban systems for materials replenishment and flow.
• Experience in developing and supporting GMP materials management programs from the ground up.
• Experience preparing Pro Forma Invoices and working with freight forwarders and customs for international shipments.
• Ability to collaborate with EH&S to maintain a safe and compliant warehouse and materials environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on 5S, housekeeping, and visual management in storage and work areas.

This role operates across the manufacturing floor, laboratory areas, and a GMP materials warehouse within a biopharmaceutical production environment. Work involves frequent interaction with controlled environments where contamination control and gowning procedures are strictly followed. The position requires regular use of calibrated balances, SAP and other ERP tools, and standard materials handling equipment. The work setting emphasizes safety, compliance, and cleanliness, with 5S and housekeeping standards maintained in all storage and work areas. The environment is highly collaborative, with close coordination among Manufacturing, Quality Management, Facilities & Engineering, and EH&S to support reliable, efficient, and compliant production operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

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