Warehouse Manager
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Job Summary
In this role the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of warehouse activities in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This includes inventory control material handling GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance personnel supervision and coordination with production QA and supply chain Safety teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee receipt storage issuance and dispatch of raw materials packaging materials intermediates and finished goods.
- Ensure proper segregation labeling and handling of pharmaceutical materials in line with GMP and GDP (Good Distribution Practices) standards.
- Maintain warehouse layout for optimal storage and retrieval.
- Ensure all operations comply with GMP GDP WHO FDA MHRA or local regulatory authority standards.
- Maintain up-to-date SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure team compliance.
- Oversee documentation of all transactions inventory movements deviations and audits.
- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and full physical stock takes.
- Coordinate with procurement and production teams to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or overstock.
- Implement FEFO/FIFO methods for inventory management.
- Supervise and train warehouse staff on GMP practices safety procedures and SOPs.
- Assign duties monitor performance and ensure efficient workforce utilization.
- Enforce warehouse safety standards and hygiene protocols.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production departments to resolve quality issues.
- Manage ERP/SAP or eWMS (Warehouse Management System) for real-time inventory control.
- Generate and analyze reports on warehouse KPIs.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
- Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Logistics Supply Chain Management or related field.
- Minimum 710 years of warehouse experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements.
- Experience with ERP/eWMS systems (SAP Oracle etc.).
- Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills.
Knowledge Key Skills & Competencies
- Certification in Supply Chain (e.g. APICS CPIM) or GMP training.
- Experience with cold chain and controlled substance storage
- Experience in Pharmaceutical industry
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Continuous Improvement
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Logistics
- 3PL
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