Pharma Warehouse Supervisor - GDP & Compliance Lead

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Job summary

Curaleaf International is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Sunderland to lead and develop the warehouse team, manage Goods In and Despatch, and ensure GDP compliance. You will drive efficiency, safety and quality across daily operations and work with QA, Quality and Customer Service to resolve issues.

The role focuses on leadership, continuous improvement and maintaining high service standards in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team management experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical warehousing and best practice.
• An understanding of GDP, cGMP and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience of training staff and managing performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different departments.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• A flexible, proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to remain calm in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, managing Team Leaders, workloads and resources to ensure an efficient service.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team, including delivering training, managing performance and supporting employee development.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with GDP, company SOPs, quality standards and Health and Safety requirements.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs, identify opportunities for improvement and support Lean initiatives.
• Oversee stock management, ensuring accuracy, traceability and the secure handling and storage of Controlled Drugs.
• Work closely with Quality, QA and Customer Service to resolve issues, manage deviations and maintain high service standards.
• Support audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring compliance issues are addressed and corrective actions completed.
• Manage team administration, including attendance, holidays and overtime, and deputise for the Warehouse Lead when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pharmaceutical warehousing knowledge

GDP/cGMP knowledge

QMS knowledge

Training staff

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Health and safety

Lean management

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Tools

MHE

Job description

Curaleaf International is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Sunderland to lead and develop the warehouse team, manage Goods In and Despatch, and ensure GDP compliance. You will drive efficiency, safety and quality across daily operations and work with QA, Quality and Customer Service to resolve issues.

The role focuses on leadership, continuous improvement and maintaining high service standards in a regulated environment.