Manager, Warehouse Operations Leader

**The Role**:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be a cornerstone in Australia's ability to respond to future health threats efficiently. This collaboration not only brings cutting-edge medical technology to the forefront but also emphasizes job creation and local talent development. We're inviting visionary professionals to be part of this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security.

Moderna is looking for a Manager of Warehouse Operations Leader for our Melbourne site. This crucial role involves overseeing all warehouse operations, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of our warehouse operations, contributing significantly to our supply chain excellence.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Within 3 Months, You Will

Familiarize yourself with Moderna’s warehouse operations and team dynamics.

Begin leading the warehouse staff, focusing on recruitment, orientation, and training.

Start implementing and overseeing security procedures and protocols for warehouse operations.

Oversee the warehouse's physical condition, inspect equipment, and initiate maintenance or replacement requests.

Within 6 Months, You Will

Supervise warehouse personnel, ensuring efficient execution of inbound and outbound operations.

Comply with and enforce cGMP, federal, state, and local shipping regulations, including DOT and IATA.

Act as the lead for Technical Transfer in Distribution and Cold Chain operations.

Within 12 Months, You Will

Ensure the proper implementation and adherence to Moderna’s Quality Policy and Quality Management System.

Collaborate with trade compliance to align processes with import and export regulations.

Oversee quality events, implementing preventive and corrective actions to maintain inventory management policies.

Continuously develop your professional and technical knowledge, contributing to the team's success and ensuring goals are met on budget and on schedule.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
**Education**: University degree in technology, engineering, or management/business administration

**Experience**: 8-10 years (BS) or 5-8 years (MS) in various Distribution/Logistics functions and Supply Chain

Strong preference towards Pharmaceutical and Biotech experience. Experience working in a cGMP and cGDP environment.

Good understanding of the Pharma industry & its different Supply Chain areas

Experience and proficient knowledge of project management, risk management methodologies and monitoring techniques

Experience and knowledge of cold chain technology, tools, shipping validation and distribution.

Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively collaborate and communicate with senior CMC Management in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.

APICS certification (Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)) is a plus

Well organized - a natural ability to be organized in how you think, communicate and conduct your work

You drive for results and demonstrate the ability to develop solutions. You love what you do, and it shows

Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

A curious mindset that allows you to constantly learn and challenge the status quo

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of yo