Warehouse Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Lexington, KY, United States Kindeva Drug Delivery Full time
Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make: As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of our warehouse operations in a cGMP pharmaceutical CDMO environment. Your role ensures efficient material flow to support client projects, compliance with regulatory requirements, and development of warehouse personnel. By collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain leadership, you will drive operational excellence, process improvements, and continuous development of your team while ensuring the timely and compliant delivery of materials.

Growth Opportunity
Our Lexington facility is experiencing exponential growth, offering exceptional opportunities for professional development and advancement. Join us during this exciting expansion phase and grow your career while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Warehouse Leadership
  • Provide oversight for all warehouse functions including receiving, storage, material dispensing, distribution, and shipping.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and long-term strategies to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Partner with leadership to forecast capacity, resource needs, and space utilization.
Team & People Management
  • Lead, coach, and mentor warehouse supervisors and staff across multiple shifts.
  • Define organizational structure, staffing levels, and succession planning.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development.
Compliance & Quality Oversight
  • Ensure warehouse operations comply with cGMP, GDP, OSHA, DEA, and client requirements.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and client audits related to warehouse activities.
  • Own warehouse-related SOPs and ensure timely revisions, training, and implementation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management to align warehouse operations with client project timelines.
  • Provide warehouse data and metrics to leadership for decision-making.
Financial & Systems Management
  • Manage warehouse budget, including labor, materials, and capital expenses.
  • Oversee ERP/WMS utilization, ensuring accurate and timely data entry for material transactions.
  • Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, and discrepancy resolution.
Continuous Improvement & Safety
  • Lead Lean/GMP initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and optimize material flow.
  • Ensure compliance with EHSS policies and maintain a strong safety culture.
  • Track and report KPIs related to warehouse performance (inventory accuracy, on-time material availability, audit readiness, etc.).
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects (ERP upgrades, process improvements, sustainability initiatives).
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: Minimum 8 years of warehouse/distribution experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Management: 4+ years of people management experience (supervisors, leads, staff).
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, DEA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and presenting in audits/inspections.
  • ERP/WMS system proficiency required; SAP or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including client-facing interactions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced CDMO environment.
Physical Requirements:
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear.
  • Must be able to lift/move up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to adjust focus; moderate noise level in the work environment.
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements:
  • Minimal travel (5-10%) both within the U.S. and abroad.
  • Must manage multiple priorities, meetings, and communications across global teams.
  • Willingness to work beyond typical hours, which may include weekends or holidays, to meet deadlines.


# LI-Onsite

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Kindeva does not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Kindeva employees-regardless of format-without a valid, signed agreement and an approved job order from an authorized signatory in Talent Acquisition will be considered the sole property of Kindeva. No fees will be paid in the event that a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited resume or referral.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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