Warehouse Team Lead bei Veranova

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At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focuses on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. 

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. 

Role Overview:

The Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations and leading a team focused on safe, compliant, and efficient material handling in a cGMP environment. This role ensures alignment with Veranova’s core values—safety, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement—while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

The Team Lead drives operational excellence by optimizing processes, building team capability, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:                                                                                                                   

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to build a high-performing, safety-focused, and quality-driven team, serving as a role model for Veranova’s leadership behaviors: accountability, teamwork, and respect.
• Promote open communication and collaboration across departments (Production, Quality, Planning, and Procurement) to ensure smooth material flow and timely issue resolution.
• Conduct daily tier meetings to align team priorities with site production and shipping schedules.
• Ensure all warehouse operations comply with cGMP, GDP, DEA, OSHA, and environmental regulations, and maintain adherence to SOPs, training requirements, and documentation standards.
• Support internal and external audits and participate in corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs, championing a “right-first-time” culture emphasizing documentation accuracy and traceability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse layout, workflows, and material flow to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead or participate in Lean/5S/Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste, optimize space utilization, and drive continuous improvement.
• Track and analyze warehouse KPIs—including inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, order fulfillment, and deviation rate—and implement improvement actions.
• Partner with management to develop training plans, cross-training programs, and skill matrices to support team flexibility and capability growth.

Qualifications: 

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of warehouse or materials management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of cGMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance in a pharmaceutical or controlled manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership ability with strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Forklift certification and hands-on material handling experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven project and change management expertise, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop people through organizational change and drive behavioral change.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, energize, and guide teams.
• Comfortable thriving in conditions of change and complexity.
• Strong analytical and qualitative skills.
• Consistently delivers outstanding results, takes initiative, and drives action proactively.

Our Commitment:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & Wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies. 
• Financial Wellness: Comprehensive total compensation package that includes competitive base salary, Defined Contribution Pension program, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and attractive 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

How to Apply: 

At Veranova, we are on a misson to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit www.veranova.com to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise. 

We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed. 

For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to [email protected] in order to confirm your request for an accommodation.  Please include the job number, title, and location of role. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Veranova employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.  

Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. 

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Scams: Veranova is committed to providing professional and secure recruitment experience for all applicants. Unfortunately, fraudulent job postings and recruitment scams are becoming more prevalent.  We want to ensure that all candidates are aware of potential scams. Please see our notice here.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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