Warehouse Operations Manager

Overview GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Position Summary GSK are seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to join the team at the Barnard Castle site. This person will lead and manage the warehouse team in compliance with GSK policies, ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators in safety, compliance, productivity, and cost. They will also oversee budget planning and adherence, maintain audit readiness across EHS and Quality standards, and drive strategic capacity planning. This role will involve building and maintaining strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, governing warehouse systems, and championing continuous improvement initiatives while proactively managing risks. Key Responsibilities Leadership of direct team in line with all GSK and Barnard Castle policies and procedures. Deliver Warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) EHS, Compliance, Productivity & Cost. Contribute to the logistics budget planning process and manage the adherence to the warehouse budget and capital process. Warehouse audit readiness through management monitoring, level 2, 3, 4 audits and inspections (both EHS and Quality). Strategic and capacity planning and execution. Strong stakeholder management to ensure effective relationships are developed and maintained with multiple areas of the business, including but not limited to: departmental production staff/shift teams, NPI, Engineering, quality, logistics and third part contractors. Governance of warehouse systems and practices. Ownership and delivery of warehouse continuous improvement strategies. Risk identification and assessments. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Inclusion at GSK GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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Location: Barnard Castle, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025