Warehouse Supervisor

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

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and organised Warehouse Supervisor to join our team in Sunderland.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong warehouse management experience and a passion for leading teams, driving operational performance and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Reporting to the Warehouse Lead, you will oversee our day-to-day warehouse operations, managing the Goods In and Despatch Team Leaders and ensuring workloads, resources and staffing are effectively coordinated.

You will play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient and compliant warehouse service, ensuring all activities meet Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.

You will also drive continuous improvement, develop your team and work closely with departments across the business to maintain excellent operational and customer service standards.

About Us

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Our Values: Lead & Inspire, Commit to Win, Driven to Deliver Excellence, Customer Obsession, One Curaleaf

Key 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.

About You

You will be an experienced and confident warehouse supervisor with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a busy and regulated environment.

You will have a hands-on approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to balance operational demands with quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous supervisory or team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop colleagues.
• 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.
• The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage new ideas.
• 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.
• A commitment to learning and development, with a positive approach to feedback.

Desirable

• Experience working with Controlled Drugs in a GDP-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly unlicensed medicines manufacturing.
• Experience of Lean management methods and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of materials handling equipment (MHE).

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above), or equivalent, is required.

What You'll Get From Us

At Curaleaf International, we're not just participating in the cannabis industry - we're leading it!

From day one, you'll receive a comprehensive training programme designed to help you succeed and develop in your role.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance