Warehouse Operations Associate

Unicon Pharma Inc; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicon Pharma Inc in South San Francisco, CA seeks an experienced Warehouse/Operations Specialist to oversee GMP-compliant material handling, inventory controls, and LEAN improvements in a biotech manufacturing environment.

You will manage receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping, lead CAPA investigations, develop SOPs, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and compliance with GMP, OSHA, and SOX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GMP experience in biotech/pharma.
• Experience setting up or improving a Lean warehouse.
• Proficiency with SAP, WMS, and MES.
• Strong inventory control and technical writing.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse activities.
• Material-handling equipment certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support receiving, put-away, picking, component preparation, and product shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory controls.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with GMP, OSHA, SOX, and internal procedures.
• Investigate deviations and operational issues using RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving tools.
• Drive CAPA and continuous improvement/Lean initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, technical documents, visual management tools, and process improvements.
• Support audits, validation/transfer protocols, batch records, and compliance activities.
• Assist with capacity/workforce planning and identify operational risks.
• Train and mentor Material Handlers.
• Receive and transport facility gases and operate material-handling equipment as required.

Skills

GMP experience

Lean warehouse

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

WMS

MES

Job description

• Support receiving, put-away, picking, component preparation, and product shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory controls.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with GMP, OSHA, SOX, and internal procedures.
• Investigate deviations and operational issues using RCA, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving tools.
• Drive CAPA and continuous improvement/Lean initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, technical documents, visual management tools, and process improvements.
• Support audits, validation/transfer protocols, batch records, and compliance activities.
• Assist with capacity/workforce planning and identify operational risks.
• Train and mentor Material Handlers.
• Receive and transport facility gases and operate material-handling equipment as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GMP experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience setting up or improving a Lean warehouse.
• Proficiency with SAP, WMS, and MES.
• Strong experience in inventory control, documentation, and technical writing.
• Knowledge of warehouse investigations, deviations, CAPA, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical warehouse activities.
• Material-handling equipment certification/experience preferred.