Lead Warehouse Operator - Lebanon API

Role Summary

Lead Warehouse Operator at Lebanon API - responsible for supporting the LP1 Warehouse operations at the Lebanon, IN API manufacturing site, directing material handling tasks, and ensuring compliance with GMP/GDP in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance in all warehouse areas.
• Provide coaching and direction for employees in areas of responsibility.
• Assign daily and weekly work schedules to Warehouse Operators; lead in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Inspect area for health and safety issues; assist in reviewing, updating, and creating procedures.
• Participate in deviation investigations affecting the area of responsibility.
• Safely operate docks and ramps to load/unload containers or conveyances; operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Collaborate with supervision and safety representatives to implement countermeasures from safety investigations or projects.
• Receive/inspect inbound materials using SAP/MES; sample materials and deliver samples to labs as required.
• Put-away materials in appropriate locations; maintain accurate inventory records in SAP/WMS.
• Dispense materials in line with manufacturing schedules; package and label materials per regulations and requirements.
• Kit consumables for manufacturing operations.
• Participate in warehouse quality, safety, and air cargo security audit readiness; label generation for materials.
• Pick and prepare materials to meet manufacturing and shipping schedules; ensure shipping compliance.
• Support other warehouse operators and functions as assigned; align activities to meet team metrics.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 3 to 5 years‚Äô experience in Pharmaceutical/GMP environments.
• Required: Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently in English.
• Required: Current certification operating powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks, swing-reach trucks).
• Preferred: Experience with RF scanners and computer systems (e.g., SAP, MES).
• Preferred: Experience handling hazardous materials; ability to learn new digital systems; ability to lead and train others.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication; self-starter with initiative.
• Attention to detail; safe and efficient work practices.
• Proficiency with SAP/MES systems and familiarity with WMS.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment and manage multiple tasks.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).

Additional Requirements

• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds; may work in refrigerated or frozen areas; respirator use as required.
• Possibility of 5-day or shift-based work; may require non-scheduled call-in time for emergencies.
• May involve short-term assignments domestically or internationally.
• Position located in Lebanon, Indiana.