Supervisor, Warehouse

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies · Holly Springs, NC · 2 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

About the role

The Supervisor, Warehouse is responsible for leading the Warehouse team and operations within Supply Chain to ensure compliant and reliable production in a 24/7 facility. This position supervises teams and oversees warehouse operations to include shipping, receiving, material transfer, and 3PL management. This position works directly with the Associate Manager, Warehouse and raises concerns or issues to help create a safe and productive work environment. The Supervisor, Warehouse leads and works independently in a high output environment.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles."

What You'll Do

Manages Warehouse activities including receipt, storage, management, distribution, and shipment of GMP materials.
Collaborates cross functionally (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality, SC Planning, Drug Product, Weigh & Dispense, Raw Material Sampling) to meet needs of production schedule and maintain a GMP state.
Oversees, organizes, and coordinates daily activities between Warehouse, Raw Material Sampling, Weigh & Dispense, Manufacturing, and Quality Control (e.g., Warehouse Task, Purchase Order Errors, On Call).
Maintains and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs); assists in identifying process gaps and implementing plans for improvement.
Leads cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
Responsible for work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Provides necessary responses to alert or action limits for area equipment and monitoring within Validated Data System (VDS).
Management of Powered Industrial Trucks, operations and safety as well as calling in service for Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) related issues.
Management of Compliance to support inspection readiness for Warehouse building, ensuring team is current on training and procedures; ensures Warehouse always remains GMP compliant.
Fosters an inclusive, people-first culture by creating meaningful development plans with direct reports and conducting one-on-ones on a defined cadence.
Leads with a safety-first mindset, completes monthly safety Gemba, and reports any safety related concerns to EHS.
Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees.
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.).
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development.
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed.
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution.
Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to collaborate with all departments at a site and global level.
Strong communication skills for status updates, escalations to management, and highlighting risks.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills in addition to project management capabilities.
Actively champions continuous improvement practices and ideas.
Advanced understanding of GMP, inspection requirements, safety, and Warehouse operations.
Continuous improvement, drives escalation and mitigates issues.
Ability to coach, lead, and develop individual contributors.
Ability to effectively present information to others.
Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

High school diploma with 6+ years of experience; OR Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience; OR equivalent military experience.
Experience leading and developing people.
Experience in GMP warehouse operations.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing operations.
Experience Leading Others In A Pharmaceutical / Biological manufacturing facility.
Experience working in a changing, project driven organization.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection.
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck.
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 33 pounds.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18" to 60" in height, and use twisting motions.
Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.