WuXi AppTec · 11 hours ago
Warehouse Manager
Middletown, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWuXi AppTec is a leading company in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all GDP/cGMP warehousing and internal logistics activities. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing day-to-day operations, and leading a multi-shift team to maintain efficient material flow and safety standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical DeviceOutsourcingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Enforce EHS, OSHA, DOT, and IATA regulations; require proper PPE, equipment checks, racking inspections, and powered industrial truck (PIT) safety
Ensure cGMP/GDP compliance (21 CFR 210/211; EU GDP); maintain controlled material status (Quarantine/Released/Rejected/Blocked)
Maintain audit-ready documentation (SOPs, logs, training, calibration/PM, pest control, sanitation)
Lead or support investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments
Manage temperature-controlled storage and temperature excursion workflows
Direct receiving, verification, and put away, coordinate QA receipt inspection and release
Coordinate QC sampling (material staging, chain of custody, sampling booth/room readiness)
Manage inventory using FEFO/expiry control, status labels, and barcoding/handheld scanners
Oversee kitting and material issuance to manufacturing; ensure right-first-time ERP/WMS transactions
Plan and execute cycle count and annual physical inventory; drive ≥99% inventory accuracy
Manage returns, rejects, non-conformances, and GMP destruction of materials
Own dock operations, loading plans, carrier scheduling, and site traffic flow
Plan domestic/international shipments (small parcel, LTL/FTL, cold chain); ensure correct classification, packaging, labeling, and documentation (BOL, CoA, MSDS/SDS, temp logs)
Ensure GDP-compliant chain of custody with dataloggers/indicators and route risk assessments
Manage 3PLs/couriers, service levels, and performance (OTIF, damage rate, temp compliance)
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-shift team (hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management)
Build a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement (5S, visual controls, standard work)
Manage department budget (labor, MHE, racking, supplies) and capital proposals; ensure vendor performance
Own readiness and PM/calibration schedules for racking, PIT/forklifts, pallet jacks, scales, printers, temperature monitoring systems, and cold rooms/freezers
Ensure cleaning and sanitation of warehouse zones; maintain pest control and housekeeping standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience
7+ years in GMP/GDP warehouse or regulated operations (pharma/biotech/medical device/food), including 3+ years leading teams
Cold-chain and international shipping experience required
Experience managing regulatory inspections and audits
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
Strong hands-on leadership style
Proficient in oral & written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Proficiency with ERP/WMS platforms (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft); SAP Experience preferred
Experience with biologics, sterile injectables, or complex drug products
Strong project management skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration
Company
WuXi AppTec
WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable companies in the pharmaceutical.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59BKey Investors
Eight Roads Ventures
2025-03-03Acquired
2018-05-08IPO
2016-03-06Debt Financing· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Ge Li
CEO
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