GMP SHIPPING LEAD

Position Title: GMP SHIPPING LEAD Shift: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5PM Location: Gaithersburg, MD Salary: $78,000 - $80,000 Other Forms of Compensation: none ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Job Summary The GMP Shipping Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing compliant shipping and receiving activities within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment. This role supports cold-chain logistics, material inspection, documentation management, inventory control, ERP transactions, import/export coordination, pest-control activities, and audit readiness. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that GMP materials are packed, shipped, received, documented, and recorded accurately, on time, and in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities GMP Shipping and Receiving Execute and/or ensure GMP shipping and receiving activities accurately, compliantly, and within required timelines. Coordinate shipment requirements, dates, delivery schedules, and updates with senders, receivers, internal teams, and other stakeholders. Support the timely and secure movement of GMP materials while maintaining product and material integrity and security. Complete pack-outs, shipping checklists, and packaging requirements in accordance with SOPs and approved pack-out diagrams. Lead or support receiving activities, including material inspection, documentation review, record retention, and ERP transactions. Monitor the GMP shipping email group and respond to shipping and receiving requests or inquiries. Coordinate cold-chain shipments using appropriate temperature-controlled packaging and monitoring devices. Coordinate with import/export teams to support accurate and compliant shipping documentation and entries. Lead weekly meetings with key stakeholders to review upcoming and in-transit shipments; resolve issues as required. Collaborate with global logistics teams on the use of carriers, payment coding, and services issues. Documentation and Quality Systems Partner with Quality to ensure GMP operations. Complete and maintain shipping, receiving, inspection, and inventory documentation in accordance with GMP and Good Documentation Practices. Maintain records in a complete, accurate, and readily retrievable manner. Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring that records, processes, and documentation are complete and compliant. Apply quality-system principles, including deviation management, CAPAs, and change control. Identify operational issues, support problem resolution, and contribute to process improvements. Maintain current GMP,…

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