Manager, Warehouse

We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

JOB SUMMARY 

Accountable for the overall operations of the Warehouse during all shifts, including operations, personnel, safety, and financial performance. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all material and finished product inventories within the warehouse. They are also responsible for oversight of all incoming and outgoing shipments. The Warehouse Manager provides leadership to the warehouse team, overseeing the allocation and performance of their job functions and is ultimately responsible for warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution activities in accordance with cGMP regulations. This role is 100% on site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Ensures efficient cooperation, coordination and integration between the department and other business units.
•    Ensure decision making and communication are focused on Emergent’s vision and values.
•    Participates in audits with internal (Finance, Quality, EH&S) and external (FDA, TSA, HHS, FAA, OSHA) departments and agencies.  
•    Accountable for daily performance and training of direct reports. Coach and develops personnel to enhance current performance and provides corrective counseling if necessary.
•    Ensures incoming materials are received, put away, and managed appropriately according to procedure
•    Responsible for outbound materials picked, packed, and shipped accurately and according to procedure
•    Accountable for outbound shipments sent on-time in full (OTIF)
•    Accountable for inventory accuracy and inventory processes including cycle counts and other inventory audits (Sox Compliance)
•    Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with Emergent requirements
•    Lead warehouse change controls and Corrective Action Plans (CAPAs)
•    Create / revise Departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure all Warehouse procedures are kept current and applicable to the operations of the Warehouse.
•    Champion safety and 6S. Perform warehouse walk-through to ensure that loading areas, staging areas, isle, and shelving, including cold rooms and freezers are always safe and in compliance (audit ready status) with company procedure and regulatory requirements.
•    Complete warehouse safety and audit checklists as required
•    Responsible for company truck (Adherence to Maintenance Schedule)
•    Maintain and participate in the stand-by program for refrigerators and freezers units alarming after hours. 
•    Provide input to determine KPI parameter and support data tracking/collection and reporting.  
•    Perform routine Gemba walks, drive process improvements and ensure a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    4-year college degree required or relevant work experience
•    Minimum of 8 years warehouse experience; pharmaceutical (cGMP) preferred
•    Minimum of 2-3 years warehouse people leadership experience required
•    4-plus years of SAP experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
•    Knowledge of lean principles such as 6S, 8 wastes, leader standard work, and 5 whys
•    Strong leadership and communication skills, and demonstrated application of teamwork principles
•    Material handling equipment driving experience
•    Good judgment and maturity, and strong analytical skills
•    Forward thinker with strong industry knowledge and an ability to identify, synthesize, and act upon strategic information and changes within the environment
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic environment.
•    Must have strong attention to detail
•    Previous Cold Chain experience preferred 

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information

The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $129,000 to $156,000. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.  Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]

Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*.  Information regarding additional benefits can be found here:  https://www.emergentbiosolutions.com/careers/life-at-emergent

(*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a Human Resources Partner about our compensation philosophy and available benefits.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.