Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager shall be responsible for the overall management, compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement of warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Management of all warehouse operations covering raw materials, packaging materials, APIs, intermediates, finished products, and consumables.
• Ensuring compliance with EU GMP, FDA GMP, GDP, and company quality standards.
• Managing warehouse personnel, including supervisors and operators, through recruitment, training, development, and performance management.
• Maintaining accurate inventory control through ERP systems and regular cycle counting programmes.
• Managing temperature-controlled and special storage areas, including hazardous materials where applicable.
• Leading investigations relating to deviations, inventory discrepancies, customer complaints, and CAPAs associated with warehouse operations.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits.
• Monitoring warehouse KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Collaborating closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Supply Chain departments.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements and promoting a strong safety culture throughout warehouse operations.
• Managing third-party logistics providers and warehouse-related service providers where applicable.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities through process optimization, resource utilization, and inventory management.
• Driving warehouse layout and space optimization initiatives to maximize storage capacity, improve material flow, and enhance operational performance.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five years' experience in warehouse operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, chemical, or highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a leadership or managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and pharmaceutical warehousing requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Maltese will be considered an asset.
• Self-motivation with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Continuous opportunities for professional growth and training.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Health insurance.
• Regular medical check-ups.
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes.
• Gym and wellness discounts.
• Mental health support initiatives.
• Long-term career development opportunities and job stability.

Job Reference: BM162