Warehouse Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with the receipt and storage of materials as per status labels, recommended storage conditions, retrieval procedures, and timely dispensing.
• Ensure products are stored in accordance with approved documentation and procedures related to warehouse operations.
• Ensure timely closure of Change Controls, Deviations, and CAPAs related to warehouse activities.
• Review and evaluate inventory reports (Daily Receipt, Dead/Nonmoving Stock, Consumption Report) and take necessary actions.
• Review and sign various warehouse records to meet SOP requirements.
• Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for building and stock security.
• Prioritize loads per shift based on production needs to ensure optimal utilization of work centres.
• Provide training on cGMP and departmental procedures and monitor employee performance and progress.
• Execute production plans and meet delivery schedules as committed by the plant.
• Facilitate calibration and verification of warehouse equipment and prepare related SOPs.
• Assist the finance team with stock verification and related activities.
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork to ensure high productivity.
• Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Engineering, Purchase, IT, and other departments for smooth production planning.
• Ensure effective implementation of GMP activities within the warehouse.
• Release PRs for raw materials, packing materials, and consumables in SAP.
• Oversee scrap management including segregation, vehicle arrangement, and sale to vendors as per contract.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
• Ensure completion of departmental training for new joiners.
• Prepare and maintain the Annual Training Calendar and conduct planned training sessions.
• Prepare Training Need Identification (TNI) as per departmental roles.
• Act as Learning Administrator and prepare training content in the LMS, assign training to employees including uploading SOPs and creating exams.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Proven work experience in Warehouse department in a reputable pharmaceutical industry.Experience in heading Quality department in a reputed OSD / Formulations pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in USFDA audit compliance with strong understanding of global regulatory requirements.
• Strong expertise in GMP/cGMP, GDP, and warehouse documentation compliance.
• Strong communication skills for effective crossfunctional coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, time-line-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and in team environment.