Warehouse Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Amgen discovers, develops, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realise the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.

The Warehouse Manager will play a crucial role in optimising warehouse operations, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. There are no direct reports into this role. This is day role with flexibility needed to cover shift when vital. Supporting the day-to-day operation of complex automation systems at Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL) which is a 37,000 square metre aseptic drug product operations facility, specialising in secondary manufacturing activities – Formulation, Vial/Syringe Filling, Lyophilisation and Packaging. There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within ADL to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. Amgen is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dun Laoghaire, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as we expand internationally. This role involves shift work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages daily Warehouse and Dispensary processes to ensure, safe, efficient, and agile material flow that will help meeting additional volumes.
• Process Optimization: Identify areas for process improvement within warehouse operations and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance:
• Productivity improvements and NVA reduction
• Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Health and Safety programmes
• Supports appropriate training plans for Warehouse and Dispensary Teams in conjunction with input from area SME Sr Associate.
• Provides support on area procedures to the Senior Manager Warehouse and Dispensary.
• Acts as delegate Point Person with other site functions to ensure that the daily/weekly work schedule for personnel in the area is planned, organised and communicated.
• Deviation, CAPA & Change Control – take ownership for minor deviations, CAPA’s or Change Control as delegated by the Sr Manager Warehouse and Dispensary.
• Provide support to area manager for LMS training for the Warehouse and Dispensary staff.
• Support the area during audits and inspections.
• Can act as delegate for Senior Manager Warehouse and Dispensary.
• Projects:
• Actively participate on Operational Excellence programs on site, including 5S programs, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Support any projects in the Supply Chain department when required.
• Any other relevant projects as deemed by the Senior Manager Warehouse and Dispensary.
• Any other key tasks as determined by area management.
• This role involves shift work

Win

What we expect of you

The successful candidate for this role will bring the following education, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements are required.
• SAP or other ERP system experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate in multi-cultural global forums at network level
• Between 2-5 years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good process development and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate finding and make recommendation to the wider organization.
• Advanced experience and capability with Excel, Word, Visio, Teams and MS Project.

Thrive

What you can expect of us

In addition to a competitive salary structure, Amgen offers a generous Total Rewards Plan for staff and eligible dependents. Comprehensive employee benefits package, including retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, group medical, life and disability insurance. Discretionary annual bonus program. Exceptional learning, development and career advancement opportunities, empowering employees to grow and build long-term careers. At Amgen, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing meaningful pathways for professional development.