Sr Manager Warehouse and Logistics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Wilson, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of a newly established team, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to help build a greenfield Drug Product facility from the ground up. You will work in close partnership with parenteral DP sites across the J&J network, providing leadership in crafting the organization, culture, and capabilities while driving the recruitment ramp‑up to support project timelines and budget. This role will transition from a single contributor role into a Senior Manager role with responsibility for the warehouse and logistics team.

Requirements

A minimum 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with proven people leadership in warehousing and logistics
A minimum 3 years of hands-on experience serving as a subject matter authority in warehousing and logistics
Strong expertise in automated warehouses (ASRS - Automated Storage and Retrieval System) and cold chain handling / shipment
Experience applying and maintaining cGMP compliance, including participation in regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities
Proficiency with automated, digital, and robotic logistics systems (AGVs and AMRs).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying and implementing practical solutions in sophisticated manufacturing environments
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence partners such as operations, engineering, quality, automation, MSAT, and supply chain organization

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as the warehouse and logistics Subject Matter Authority for the design, start‑up, commissioning, qualification, and routine operation of an aseptic Drug Product manufacturing facility
Provide technical and operational leadership to ensure warehouse and logistics processes, equipment, and systems follow cGMP and global regulatory expectations.
Author, review, and approve User Requirement Specifications (URS) and ensure alignment with logistics and warehouse strategy
Review and approve engineering results across project phases, including but not limited to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, functional design specifications, equipment specifications, automation strategies, and process descriptions
Provide critical input to warehouse design, including material and personnel flows, environmental controls, segregation, cold chain storage and shipment strategies, and contamination prevention measures related to warehousing
Collaborate closely with other JNJ sites, engineering partners, other site functions, and global cold chain operations to ensure harmonization, best‑practice adoption, and successful project delivery
Hire and develop the warehouse staff
Develop and implement operator training strategies, including qualification plans, technical training, and knowledge transfer.
Writing and/or review of Process Support Operational documentation (SOP’s, WI’s)
Ensure timely and accurate responses to information requests, regulatory questions, and audit inquiries.
Complete all responsibilities within approved project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies to support timely facility start‑up and commercialization readiness.