cGMP Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Why Stokes?

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of three divisions: Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy), Epicur Pharma (503B facility) and STEP labs. The these divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.

Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.

In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Adding a unique offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers.

Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.

STEP Labs is a GMP-compliant laboratory that delivers accurate, reliable analytical testing for manufactured pharmaceutical products. Equipped with advanced instrumentation and operated under strict regulatory standards, STEP Labs provides comprehensive services in microbiological and chemistry analysis with a focus on quality, data integrity, and timely results.

Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first because patients’ lives depend on it.

At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, a bonus program, paid holidays, vacation and personal time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.

cGMP Warehouse Supervisor

Salary: Starting $28 hourly depending on experience plus twice a year bonuses.

Summary/Objective

The cGMP Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role ensures all materials management activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The supervisor leads warehouse personnel, maintains inventory accuracy, supports audits, and ensures safe, efficient distribution of materials and finished goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise day-to-day production activities in cleanrooms and controlled environments.
• Ensure all warehouse activities comply with cGMP, GDP (Good Documentation Practices), FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Always maintain inspection readiness.
• Oversee proper material segregation (quarantine, released, rejected, returned, expired).
• Review and approve warehouse documentation (receiving records, inventory transactions, temperature logs, deviations).
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and customer audits.
• Initiate and support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to warehouse operations.
• Promote culture of compliance as the foremost objective across manufacturing teams.
• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, shipping, and inventory control.
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to meet production schedules.
• Optimize warehouse layout and material flow for efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic physical inventories.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor shelf life and ensure FEFO/FIFO practices are followed.
• Maintain control of controlled and high-value materials.
• Supervise, train, and mentor warehouse personnel.
• Ensure staff are trained in cGMP, safety, SOPs, and job-specific tasks.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• 3–5+ years of warehouse experience in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and documentation practices.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems
• Strategic and analytical thinking

Eligibility Qualifications

It may be necessary to work extended hours as needed.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills
• Project management
• Strong understanding of inventory control and material management principles.
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Warehouse environment with exposure to temperature-controlled storage areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack).

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions when checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds, on occasion

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position at this time however, this could change

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.