Warehouse Manager

Piramal Enterprises Ltd.•Lexington, KY

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the coordination of all warehousing activities, as well as directly managing the flow of inventory into and out of the warehouse. Incumbent will provide direct leadership to all warehouse team members, and must effectively collaborate with manufacturing, quality, planning, and finance in order to meet business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years' experience performing warehousing or logistical related activities in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Must have formal leadership experience, including direct management of employee related activities
Thorough knowledge of hazardous material and transportation regulations and applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, IATA, DOT, Customs, and OSHA)
In-depth understanding of warehousing operations, logistics, inventory management and inventory control principals
Working knowledge of Quality System Processes (CAPA & Change Controls)
Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP
Demonstrated ability to influence and successfully coach team members
Experience developing procedures and other controlled documents
Must be highly organized and process oriented
Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks if needed
Strong interpersonal communication and time management skills
Thorough understanding of software technologies used in typical warehousing or logistical operation, including Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent; additional coursework in logistics, business administration, or supply chain principals preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and other Supply Chain functions to ensure materials are available to meet production demands
Strategically plan and manage logistics, inventory and customer service in the warehouse
Responsible for the preparation of documentation, maintaining of records, and coordination of logistics for material shipments, including GMP and non-GMP shipments
Ensures cycle counts are executed timely
Serve as warehouse representative for all internal and external audits
Prioritize, schedule, and assign team member tasks based upon production demands
Assist in the recruitment and selection of new team members; actively lead the orientation and training of new employees
Coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of the warehouse team
Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring procedures and protocols
Use ERP system to receive and stock parts, counts, and transfer of inventory to various locations
Ensure all inventory related documentation is complete, accurate, and recorded correctly, in accordance with GMP requirements
Ensure that delivered goods are in accordance with domestic and international shipping regulations (ICAO/IATA, 49CFR, IMO)
Maintain a neat, orderly, well-organized, and safe working environment in accordance with housekeeping and OSHA requirements