Warehouse Manager (GxP Pharma Operations)

Location: Apex (On-site)
Compensation: $110000 $120000 (Flexible Based on Experience)
Industry: Life Sciences / Pharma / Logistics / Supply Chain

We are seeking a highly experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a fast-paced regulated distribution environment in Apex NC. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving operational readiness scaling warehouse performance and building a strong accountable and people-focused team culture.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with deep experience in warehouse management strong knowledge of GxP/GMP environments and a proven track record of leading teams through growth complexity and change.

This role requires both operational excellence and strong leadership presence someone who builds trust develops people and consistently delivers results in a regulated environment.

You will own and lead warehouse operations while driving both tactical execution and long-term operational strategy including ramp-up and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead warehouse operations including receiving storage inventory control and distribution activities
• Build lead and develop a high-performing warehouse operations team
• Drive operational ramp-up strategy and execution in a high-growth environment
• Manage daily production plans to exceed expectations for productivity accuracy and quality
• Ensure all materials are handled in compliance with cGMP GDP and internal quality standards
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure environmental health and safety requirements are met
• Identify assess and resolve operational risks impacting product safety quality or compliance
• Ensure all GMP activities are properly trained executed and documented per procedures
• Manage non-conformances deviations and CAPAs in coordination with Quality
• Support and participate in regulatory audits and inspections
• Ensure full adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint Project) for reporting metrics and operational analysis

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Logistics or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience
• Experience managing teams of 20 employees in high-volume environments
• Strong background in regulated environments (Pharma Life Sciences or GxP/GMP operations strongly preferred)
• Hands-on SAP experience (inventory control reporting and operational execution)
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and distribution best practices
• Proven ability to lead in fast-paced high-accountability environments
• Strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

• CSCP CPIM Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certifications
• Experience with warehouse automation robotics or advanced material handling systems
• Experience supporting or leading warehouse management system implementations or digital transformation initiatives

We are looking for a leader who:

• Builds strong trust-based teams
• Leads with integrity consistency and accountability
• Balances urgency with discipline and quality
• Invests in coaching development and culture-building
• Takes ownership of both results and people

• High-impact leadership role in a growing regulated operation
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for the right background
• Opportunity to shape warehouse operations during a critical scaling phase
• Strong emphasis on culture development and continuous improvement
• Work in a structured quality-driven environment with real ownership