Manager, Warehouse

Position Summary The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of warehouse operations supporting manufacturing in an FDA‑regulated environment. This role has end‑to‑end accountability for shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production material support, while ensuring full compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP/GxP requirements, and internal Quality Management Systems. The Warehouse Manager owns warehouse systems, processes, and performance outcomes, with a primary focus on continuous improvement, cost control, inventory integrity, audit readiness, and operational scalability. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Warehouse Leadership Own warehouse operations strategy supporting manufacturing, quality, and delivery objectives. Establish operating standards, capacity models, and performance expectations across shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production support. Ensure appropriate staffing models, labor planning, and organizational structure to support business demand and operational resilience. Regulatory Compliance & Quality System Ownership Serve as the accountable owner for FDA compliance and cGMP/GxP adherence across all warehouse and material handling activities. Ensure warehouse SOPs, work instructions, and training curricula are current, effective, and audit‑ready. Partner with Quality Assurance to support internal audits, FDA inspections, deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change controls impacting warehouse operations. Ensure proper controls for material status, lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO, shelf‑life management, and segregation of non‑conforming or restricted materials. Inventory Control & Material Flow Own inventory accuracy, integrity, and availability across all material types supporting production and distribution. Establish and monitor cycle count programs, discrepancy resolution, and root‑cause corrective actions. Ensure disciplined execution of ERP transactions, material staging, and production replenishment processes. Develop and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, material availability, and service level performance. Shipping & Receiving Oversight Provide oversight of inbound and outbound logistics operations. Ensure shipments and receipts meet regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements for documentation, labeling, packaging, and transport. Maintain oversight of DOT, FDA, and customer compliance requirements associated with distribution activities. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and cost reduction. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem‑solving methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve process capability. Develop business cases for process improvements, automation, layout changes, or capital investments. Use data and KPIs to drive improvement and measure sustained performance gains. Leadership & People Development Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors to ensure strong execution, accountability, and succession readiness. Establish a culture of compliance, safety, continuous improvement, and operational discipline. Ensure training, qualification, and cross‑training requirements are met to support operational flexibility. Safety & Operational Standards Ensure warehouse operations meet OSHA, site safety, and environmental standards. Promote a safe, organized, and visually managed warehouse environment. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Expert knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP/GxP requirements, and Quality Management Systems as applied to warehouse and materials operations. Advanced understanding of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production material support in regulated manufacturing environments. Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives with measurable results. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate operational data into improvement priorities and executive‑level insights. Proven leadership capability to influence supervisors and cross‑functional partners across Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. Strong understanding of ERP‑based inventory and material control systems. Excellent communication, organizational, and change‑management skills. Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse or materials management; experience within an FDA‑regulated manufacturing environment preferred. Experience supporting audits, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls related to warehouse operations. Experience leading multi‑shift or 24/7 operations strongly preferred. Experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives required Physical Requirements and Work Environment Work is performed in a combination of office and FDA‑regulated manufacturing environments. The role requires regular presence in warehouse and production areas, including environments with automated robotics, forklifts, and other heavy equipment, while adhering to all safety requirements. Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time #J-18808-Ljbffr