Warehouse Supervisor

At Sanofi, we are committed to chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our Singapore manufacturing site is a key part of Sanofi’s global supply network, supporting the reliable delivery of life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on

Warehouse Supervisor

to join our Warehouse & Logistics team. This role will play a key part in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient warehouse operations and material flows to support manufacturing and quality activities at the site.

About the Role

The

Warehouse Supervisor

is responsible for leading day-to-day warehouse operations, with primary responsibility for the

Kitting and Raw Materials Sampling teams . You will ensure materials are accurately prepared, sampled, staged, stored and delivered in accordance with production requirements, GMP/GDP standards and site procedures.

You will work closely with

Manufacturing, QA/QC, Planning, HSE, Engineering, IT and other Warehouse & Logistics teams

to maintain seamless material flow and resolve operational issues. You will also coach and develop team members, strengthen warehouse capabilities and drive continuous improvement across kitting and sampling operations.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Warehouse & Kitting Operations

Lead daily warehouse and kitting activities, including material picking, verification, preparation, labelling, assembly, staging and delivery to Manufacturing.

Ensure accurate preparation of raw materials, single-use technologies and consumables according to production requirements.

Coordinate daily production orders and ensure materials and kits are available and delivered to the manufacturing floor on time.

Maintain appropriate

material segregation, status identification and traceability

throughout warehouse and kitting operations.

Ensure warehouse and kitting activities comply with

cGMP, GDP, HSE, SOPs and Sanofi operational standards .

Maintain high standards of workplace organisation, housekeeping and cleanliness using

5S principles .

Ensure warehouse and kitting equipment is maintained in safe and reliable operating condition.

Raw Materials Sampling Operations

Lead daily raw material sampling activities in accordance with approved

SOPs, sampling plans and GMP requirements .

Ensure appropriate sampling techniques and equipment are used to obtain representative samples while minimising contamination and cross-contamination risks.

Ensure accurate identification, labelling, segregation and documentation of samples.

Coordinate sampling schedules and material availability with

QA/QC, Manufacturing and Warehouse teams .

Ensure appropriate handling and storage of samples under required conditions, including

ambient, refrigerated (2-8°C) and frozen storage .

Ensure sampling records and electronic documentation comply with

ALCOA+ data integrity principles .

Support investigations relating to sampling deviations, OOS results and other quality events, including root cause analysis and CAPA activities.

Inventory & Material Management

Maintain inventory accuracy through

cycle counting, stock reconciliation and investigation of inventory discrepancies .

Oversee material movements, inventory adjustments and transactions within SAP.

Ensure materials are appropriately received, stored, segregated and handled according to their status and storage requirements.

Monitor kitting consumables and sampling supplies and coordinate replenishment as required.

Proactively identify material shortages or inventory risks that could affect manufacturing operations.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach and develop employees across the

Kitting and Sampling teams .

Ensure appropriate staffing, training and operational readiness to meet daily warehouse requirements.

Set clear performance expectations and ensure activities are completed safely, accurately and on time.

Identify capability gaps and coordinate training and development plans.

Foster a strong culture of

safety, quality, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement .

Stakeholder & Production Coordination

Serve as a key operational point of contact for warehouse, kitting and sampling matters.

Partner closely with

Manufacturing, QA/QC, Planning, HSE, Engineering and IT

to ensure smooth material flow and operational continuity.

Coordinate production order requirements, material availability, kit preparation and delivery.

Escalate and resolve operational issues that could affect production schedules, material availability or quality requirements.

Coordinate internal and external sample movements, including documentation, packaging and temperature-control requirements.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure warehouse, kitting and sampling activities comply with

cGMP, GDP, HSE and data integrity requirements .

Support and manage

deviations, non-conformances, HSE incidents, change controls, risk assessments and impact assessments .

Develop, review and implement SOPs and work instructions.

Support audit and regulatory inspection readiness.

Analyse operational performance to identify bottlenecks, recurring issues and improvement opportunities.

Lead or participate in

Lean, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives

to improve safety, quality, accuracy, throughput and efficiency.

Systems & Digital Tools

Maintain proficiency in

SAP HANA, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), LIMS, iSHIFT

and other relevant warehouse systems.

Support the function as a backup

SAP/EWM Key User , where required.

Use operational data and digital tools to monitor performance, identify trends and support decision-making.

Support system testing, enhancements and implementation activities relevant to warehouse operations.

Key Performance Indicators

Kitting and sampling

SLA/on-time delivery performance .

Kit accuracy and error-free fulfilment.

Inventory accuracy and cycle-count compliance.

Sampling compliance and reduction of deviations/OOS events.

Team training completion, capability development and engagement.

HSE performance and incident-free operations.

Reduction of deviations and recurring non-conformances.

Delivery and sustainability of continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

Experience

Minimum

5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, manufacturing logistics, material handling, kitting, inventory or sampling operations .

Demonstrated

supervisory or people leadership experience , ideally leading multiple operational activities or teams.

Experience within a

pharmaceutical, biotechnology or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment

is highly advantageous.

Experience with

warehouse material flows, production order fulfilment, inventory control and/or raw material sampling

is preferred.

Minimum

Diploma , preferably in

Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Engineering or a related discipline .

Candidates with

Higher NITEC/ITE qualifications and strong relevant experience within a GMP-regulated environment

will also be considered.

Skills & Competencies

Strong

people leadership and operational team management skills .

Good working knowledge of

cGMP, GDP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles .

Experience with

SAP HANA/EWM, Warehouse Management Systems and/or LIMS

is highly advantageous.

Knowledge or hands-on experience in

raw material sampling, aseptic practices and contamination control

is an advantage.

Strong understanding of

inventory control, material traceability, storage requirements and warehouse processes .

Proficient in

Microsoft Office , particularly Excel for operational tracking, analysis and reporting.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills in

English .

Able to work effectively with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Planning and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Hands-on, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of operational issues and escalations.

Meticulous and organized, with a strong focus on

safety, quality, compliance and timely execution .

Strong continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset.

Certified, or willing to be trained, in the safe operation of

electric material-handling equipment , such as electric pallet jacks and stackers.

Comfortable working in

cleanroom and GMP-controlled environments , including gowning and strict hygiene requirements.

Able to consistently follow approved

SOPs, safety procedures and GMP requirements .

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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