Warehouse Manager

WuXi Biologics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics is seeking an experienced Warehouse Leader to oversee GMP-compliant operations in Singapore. You will manage receiving, storage, dispatch, inventory accuracy, and KPI tracking while driving audits, deviation handling, change control, and complaint investigations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, support warehouse design and system deployment projects, and mentor staff to ensure safety, cost control, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on GMP warehouse operations experience.
• Experience leading GMP audits and deviation handling.
• Experience in warehouse project management (design, construction, system deployment).
• Valid Forklift license; WSHO or Dangerous Goods handling certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Lead GMP audits and ensure passing of regulatory and customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement via EHS, KPI management and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, EHS and Finance to ensure safe, efficient supply chain.
• Coach staff and manage budget, asset stocktaking and training.

Skills

GMP operations

Audit management

Deviation handling

Change control

Complaint investigations

Tools

SAP

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing warehouse operations within a GMP manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with quality standards through effective audit management, deviation handling, change control, and complaint investigations. You will also contribute to warehouse project management initiatives, including warehouse design and construction, system deployment, and warehouse renovation projects, to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strictly abide by and implement relevant Singaporean laws and regulations, including the Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations, Fire Safety Act, Factories Act, Hazardous Substances Act, and Arms and Explosives & Weapons Control Act (Control of Explosive Precursors Regulations).
• Responsible for daily operations of Warehouse. Ensure receipt, storage, weighing and dispatch of materials, as well as receipt, storage and distribution of products meet supply requirements, and all operational activities comply with cGMP and internal company standards.
• Lead the SG WXBIO Warehouse team to successfully pass GMP regulatory audits and customer audits.
• Ensure the warehouse quality management system meets requirements of regulatory authorities and customers, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage Warehouse KPIs, employee development and regular performance reviews; ensure all staff strictly adhere to company policies and corporate standards.
• take charge of EHS management for Warehouse. Achieve EHS targets through standardized operations, daily risk management, on-site Gemba walks and process verification.
• Manage inventory accuracy of Warehouse via monthly stock counts and supervisor spot checks. Implement inventory control through physical segregation and SAP bin location synchronization; collaborate with cross-functional teams to timely dispose of expired or rejected materials.
• Annual budget planning and actual expense control for Warehouse; coordinate with finance team to complete fixed asset stocktaking on schedule. Identify cost saving opportunities within BAU expenses and implement prompt improvements.
• Proactively identify operational pain points, formulate improvement actions to boost work efficiency and internal customer satisfaction.
• Participate in company's compliance internal audits and deliver relevant training on time to ensure full compliance among all staff.
• Familiar warehouse Emergency Response Plan (ERP); capable of taking prompt and correct initial response actions during emergencies such as leaks and fires.
• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Sales and EHS teams to ensure smooth and safe supply chain operations.
• Coach and train new employees and contractors to ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Complete other tasks assigned by Director.

Qualifications

• Minimally 10 years of hands-on experience in GMP manufacturing floor or warehouse operations and management.
• Prior experience in leading GMP audits, quality deviation handling, change control and complaint investigation.
• Experience in warehouse project management, e.g. participating as an end user in warehouse design & construction, system deployment and warehouse area renovation projects.
• Valid Forklift Operation License, Certificates such as Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO), Dangerous Goods Handling Certification will be at advantage.