Warehouse Manager Pharma

Maersk Cold Store located in the newly opened state-of-the-art facility on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam is a leading logistics hub specializing in temperature-controlled storage and handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of Maersks commitment to delivering world-class healthcare logistics solutions we ensure the highest standards of quality compliance security and operational excellence throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain.

We are seeking a highly motivated Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations within our GDP-compliant pharmaceutical warehouse. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for managing warehouse staff ensuring operational efficiency maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering a strong quality and safety culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build and shape warehouse operations in a rapidly growing healthcare logistics environment with significant influence on processes standards and team development. Safety quality and compliance are at the core of everything we do.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including the receipt storage handling and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Lead and develop a team of warehouse employees ensuring productivity engagement and adherence to GDP safety and quality standards.
• Drive a culture of safety quality and compliance ensuring all activities meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) customer requirements and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement best practices for stock control batch management and traceability.
• Manage temperature-controlled operations ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance with validated storage conditions.
• Support audits and inspections from customers regulatory authorities and internal quality teams.
• Investigate operational deviations implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize warehouse processes to improve efficiency service levels and operational performance.
• Ensure adherence to security procedures for pharmaceutical products and controlled access requirements.
• Develop and maintain training programs to ensure employees remain qualified and compliant with GDP and safety standards.

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar leadership role within pharmaceutical logistics healthcare supply chain life sciences or a highly regulated warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and logistics software.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled storage monitoring systems and pharmaceutical handling requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety quality and compliance initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Experience supporting customer audits regulatory inspections and continuous improvement programs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
• Proficiency in English; Dutch is considered an advantage.

• The opportunity to play a key role in one of Europes most advanced pharmaceutical logistics facilities.
• Significant influence in shaping warehouse operations culture and best practices.
• Career development opportunities within the global Maersk organization.
• A dynamic international and growth-oriented work environment focused on operational excellence and customer success.