Piramal is hiring: Warehouse Manager in Lexington

Job Overview

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.

Reporting Structure

Directly reports to Director, Finance

Key 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

Education Requirements

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

Work Experience

• 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

Functional or Technical Skills

• 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