Manager, Warehouse

Orca Bio•Sacramento, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Warehouse oversees warehouse operations and material flow to support clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing at Orca Bio’s Sacramento manufacturing facility. The role ensures compliant receipt, storage, inventory management, kitting, and timely delivery of materials to production suites, laboratories, and site support areas. The manager maintains GMP-compliant warehouse practices, inventory accuracy, and material readiness while leading material handlers and establishing scalable processes to support operational growth. The position oversees daily warehouse operations, inventory controls, production material supply, material distribution, point-of-use replenishment, and Kanban systems. It coordinates with Production Planning, Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities to align material availability and delivery with manufacturing demand. The manager develops performance metrics and drives process standardization, deviation reduction, workflow efficiency, and operational readiness. Direct reports include 5–7 Material Handlers and Warehouse Coordinators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; the degree is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong knowledge of warehouse management software (WMS) and experience with inventory management or ERP software.
Proven ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements in a warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Production and Inventory Management or Logistics, Transportation and Distribution.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, document management systems, and electronic batch records.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations, including material receipt, inspection, labeling, storage, put-away, and distribution, in accordance with applicable GMP/GTP/GDP requirements, site procedures, and safety standards.
Maintain accurate inventory records, material status, storage locations, and traceability in inventory management systems.
Oversee cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.
Ensure incoming raw materials, reagents, consumables, and packaging components are documented, identified, stored, and controlled according to their requirements and quality status.
Coordinate material picking, kitting, and staging to support manufacturing schedules and patient-specific production needs; ensure kits are accurate, complete, controlled, and delivered on time in required quantities.
Oversee timely transport of materials to production suite material airlocks (MALs) and replenishment in cleanrooms, gowning areas, laboratories, packaging areas, and training spaces.
Establish and maintain stocking strategies, point-of-use inventory, and Kanban replenishment systems; monitor usage and replenishment to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
Lead, develop, and prioritize material handlers’ work, including staffing coverage, work assignments, procedure adherence, and completion of required training.
Partner with Production Planning, Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities to align material availability, receiving priorities, inventory replenishment, and delivery schedules with manufacturing demand and site operations.
Develop and monitor warehouse performance metrics, including inventory accuracy, material availability, kitting readiness, replenishment timeliness, and stockouts.
Drive process standardization, deviation reduction, workflow efficiency, and scalable warehouse practices to support commercial growth.
Oversee the department’s daily workflow, ensuring standard work is consistently performed and activities comply with safety and company policies.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff to support operational needs.
Provide constructive and timely feedback through regular performance evaluations.
Perform other duties and related supervisory responsibilities as assigned.