Department Lead, Warehouse

Lonza • Tampa, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Department Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient flow of materials that support the manufacture of life-changing products. Working closely with Warehouse, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, you will lead daily operations, develop team capabilities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly regulated environment while contributing to operational excellence and helping improve lives around the world.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, GMP, or other regulated warehouse environments.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics processes, and material handling best practices.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, SOP compliance, and audit readiness expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP or a similar inventory management or ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and coordinate team activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient workflows.
• Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control, and distribution of GMP materials.
• Support sampling and dispensing activities while ensuring material availability for manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Ensure accurate SAP transactions and maintain compliant warehouse documentation in accordance with GDP requirements.
• Train, coach, and support the development of warehouse personnel, including Powered Industrial Truck (P.I.T.) qualification activities.
• Support audit readiness, safety initiatives, pharmaceutical waste handling, and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to meet operational objectives.

Benefits

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED