Warehouse Shift Lead

Who We Are BioMarin's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin's cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Warehouse Shift LeadShanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork2 Shift CycleClosing Date - 30th September 2025The Warehouse Shift Lead will serve as an integral member of Warehouse Operations based in a biologics facility which incorporates drug substance manufacturing, labelling & packaging of finished product, Fill Finish operations along with global supply co-ordination and product launch. The Warehouse Shift Lead will fulfil a key role by coordinating the Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse and 3PL team in support of the plant's material operations requirements for steady - state manufacturing, packaging, fill finish and new product introductions (NPI). In addition, the Warehouse Shift lead will have oversight of receiving activities executed at BioMarin third party logistics (3PL) partners and will act as liaison between the 3PL and BioMarin stakeholders with regards to any raw material issues and support requirements. This varied role includes the coordination of 3PL inventory replenishment, maximizing on site storage and capacity utilization, resource planning for standard work, and team coordination to ensure all tasks are completed and targets are achieved and updated / tracked on the area Daily Management Standard Workboard. The role calls for strong time management and prioritization skills. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience and understanding of Materials Management in a Biotechnology or Pharma environment with particular focus on maintaining GMP standards. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and energetic person with an ability to prioritize and co-ordinate multiple tasks across multiple activities in an everchanging environment. Attention to detail is critical in this operating environment. Strong and effective communication skills will be necessary, as well as the ability to positively influence without authority. This role will report to the Supply Chain Operations Team Lead. Key Responsibilities Develop and demonstrate a proactive approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and regulatory compliance Co-ordinate the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling teams within Warehouse by maintaining Daily Management Standard work boards and giving clear direction to the team Ensure adherence to the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling schedules Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations colleagues, QA, QC, Manufacturing, Packaging and Engineering to ensure all KPI's, SLA's and departmental targets are achieved Responsible for material management and storage, 3PL Inventory management and fulfilment of inventory requirements at BioMarin Shanbally Responsible for ensuring adherence to schedules for Manufacturing, Fill Finish and Packaging operations Co-ordinate both local and offsite facilities to ensure inventory supply is efficiently maintained for Shanbally, and replenishment signals are reviewed regularly to ensure they are in line with activity Maximize capacity efficiency of warehouse and cold-rooms / Freezers. Oversee all cycle counting activities at the Shanbally and satellite warehouse facilities Area Lead for regulatory inspections Perform updates to standard operating procedures, training modules and compliance requirements Maximise efficiency through continuous improvement and progressive thinking Ensure temperature - controlled areas within Warehouse Operations are maintained within compliance Ensure all weekly tasks are completed on time and in full Ensure housekeeping and 5S practice standards are maintained to the highest levels. Timely escalations of any issues or concerns to Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team Act as a role model for the values and behaviours of BioMarin Shanbally in a dynamic and fast paced working environment The execution of the above activities will often be to very exacting timelines and will require interaction with key collaboration partners in different time zones Other duties as assigned. Skills Demonstrated experience working with in a cGMP environment Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to successfully influence team performance in a high-performance team is preferred Strong demonstrated ability in communication and strong ability to interact across cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to train and coach colleagues in processing, operational excellence, team interactions and delivering results. Strong process knowledge of warehouse and 3PL operations Strong process knowledge in ERP systems, preferably SAP (SAP S4 Hana) Excellent co-ordination and prioritisation skills Strong continuous improvement focus Strong collaboration skills Experience with regulatory inspections Equipment Should be proficient in the operation of all equipment used in the respective functional area of responsibility. Education Degree in science / engineering, operations management or industrial engineering preferred Other continuing education initiatives highly desirable (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, industry specific coursework) Experience A minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in warehouse operations in a regulated manufacturing environment with excellent knowledge of supply chain operations. Experience with ERP and WHMS, preferably SAP S4 Hana Demonstrated ability to partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives Strong knowledge of cGMPs (US & EU), OSHA, ISO, and other regulatory agency standards and requirements applicable to warehouse operations in a pharmaceutical production facility. Strong communication and interpersonal skills - oral, written and formal presentation skills Creative problem-solving skills We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login / Register to apply button below.