Production & Warehouse Manager

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse and Logistics Management

- Responsible for the organization, management, and continuous optimization of all warehouse operations. - Ensure the efficient receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch of goods. - Monitor inventory levels and plan and conduct stock audits and physical inventories. - Ensure accurate inventory management and record maintenance within the ERP/Warehouse Management System. - Ensure the compliant storage and handling of hazardous materials.

Production and Filling Operations Coordination

- Plan, coordinate, and oversee filling and packaging operations. - Ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards. - Verify proper product labeling and packaging in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. - Manage workforce allocation and resource planning across warehouse and filling operations.

Team Leadership and Development

- Provide both disciplinary and functional leadership to the warehouse and production team. - Plan workforce deployment and capacity requirements. - Organize, conduct, and follow up on employee training and safety briefings. - Promote the professional and personal development of team members. - Conduct performance reviews, development discussions, and employee meetings.

Hazardous Materials and Safety Management

- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulations and internal guidelines, including hazardous substances, occupational health and safety, transport, and environmental protection requirements. - Conduct regular safety inspections and implement appropriate corrective and preventive measures to maintain a safe working environment.

Quality Management

- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and ISO standards. - Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all warehouse and filling processes. - Support internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions where required.

Profile

- Completed technical, chemical, or commercial vocational training, supplemented by further education such as Master Craftsman (Meister), Specialist (Fachwirt), Technician, or an equivalent qualification. - Several years of professional experience in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment, preferably within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry. - Proven experience in leading and developing employees is desirable. - Experience with filling, packaging, and manufacturing processes. - Sound knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, occupational health and safety, and warehouse logistics. - Proficiency in ERP and warehouse management systems. - Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and decision-making ability. - Structured, solution-oriented working style combined with strong implementation and leadership skills. - Good written and spoken English skills.