Pharmaceutical Warehouse Operations Manager

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.  Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology.  Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.  Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Our Warehouse Operations team is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and shipping the materials and finished products that support our site. We work with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset, striving for continuous improvement to ensure accurate inventories and on-time, compliant distribution. The Millsboro site supplies and supports products for a wide range of species including poultry, equine, swine, bovine, and companion animal.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and motivate Warehouse team to ensure smooth and efficient processes. This would include coordination of additional labor, such as temporary employees or other departments

• Administer all Human Resource (HR) programs, i.e. reviews, discipline, etc.

• Participate and support the Safe by Choice programs at the site. Lead safety by example

• Monitor and enforce quality and safety standards

• Review, revise, and maintain processes, procedures, and personnel training to ensure ongoing compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements

• Participation in daily activities to understand requirements and issues

• Provide effective solutions to projects with a high level of technical difficulties and internal constraints

• Implement and maintain procedures designed to control accurate physical inventories and the proper storage and handling of materials

• Manage the flow of materials to label, pack, receive, store, deliver, and ship all materials using the SAP ATLAS operating system

• Evaluate personnel and machinery requirements and make and/or implement recommendations for changes and improvements.

• Lead and institute data-based process improvements

• Work closely with production, planning, purchasing and other facilities to assure an uninterrupted supply of materials required for production activities.

• Manage the raw materials, labels, in-process materials, quarantine and finished goods in the warehouse cooler/freezer by interacting with production departments; managing the effectiveness of materials being stored and transferred in and out of the warehouse cooler.

• Maintain updated and accurate information in SAP and other computerized systems by performing cycle count and other methods.  Perform and provide oversight for the proper information entry into SAP for warehouse and production activities.

• Other duties as assigned, such as scheduling equipment maintenance, various trouble shooting and contribute as needed on cross-functional teams 

• Lead Tier 1 communication meetings and provide input into Tier 2 and Tier 4 level meetings

Required Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent with six (6) years' experience leading warehouse operations in a regulated, quality-driven environment (e.g., GMP-compliant warehousing) with demonstrated leadership skills OR

• Military service and five (5) years’ experience leading warehouse operations in a regulated, quality-driven environment (e.g., GMP-compliant warehousing) with demonstrated leadership skills OR'

• Associate's degree with four (4) years' experience leading warehouse operations in a regulated, quality-driven environment (e.g., GMP-compliant warehousing) with demonstrated leadership skills OR

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years' experience leading warehouse operations in a regulated, quality-driven environment (e.g., GMP-compliant warehousing) with demonstrated leadership skills

Required Skills:  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strategic and effective communication skills

• High analytical and logical problem-solving abilities (e.g., root cause analysis and Lean tools).

• Strategic and optimistic teambuilding skills that focus on mentoring and coaching

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of USDA and GMP Guidelines

• Technical writing experience

• The selected candidate could be required to work occasional weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business.

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