Warehouse operations lead

Date: 1 Dec 2025

Location:

Bangalore, KA, IN, 560099

Division: Development Services

Job Description
Job Title: Section In charge

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Warehouse

About Syngene : Syngene ) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit
Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company's integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene' s quality standards at all times
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time

Core Purpose Of The Role
Monitoring and controlling the operational and compliance activities in the warehouse. Ensuring proper documentation, quality compliance, and job-specific training for the warehouse personnel. Compliance with Syngene's safety & quality standards at all times.

Overall adherence to EHSS practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned at the workplace.

Role Accountabilities

• Handling & Monitoring of overall warehouse operation and compliance activity.
• Responsible for the approval of second-level purchase requisitions.
• Review of shop floor-related warehouse documentation and document control.
• Handling of warehouse Deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and close-out and implementation at the right times.
• Preparation and review of SOPs, Change Control, Deviation Reports, Protocols, and reports related documents.
• Preparation of URS, Risk assessment, Impact assessment, Protocols, Reports, and APQR for the equipment and facility.
• To ensure the qualification activities of areas and equipment for the warehouse are effectively carried out and follow up with project team.
• Impart training on the warehouse-related activities, SOPs, and deliver competency-based and compliance-based training/ awareness training.
• Managing the Audit/Visit for the warehouse and ensuring the warehouse area for all time audit readiness.
• Internal/External audit response and CAPA implementation.
• Overall coordination and interacting with cross-functional departments such as Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production, Purchase, Supply Chain, Commercial Admin, Finance, Regulatory, EHSS, and Engineering departments.
• Adherence to procedural systems, EHSS, Statutory, Regulatory, Quality, cGMP, Data integrity, and transparency are maintained within the organization.
• To follow all cGMP and safety Practices and adhere to EHSS policies.
• Review the Execution and reporting of physical stock verification.
• Coordination with the team for the Receipt, dispensing, and issue of raw materials and packing materials.
• Raw and packing materials issuance planning in coordination with the production department.
• Reporting to the department head with respect to material receipt, issues, and other warehouse-related activities.
• Implementation of" SOPs, Risk assessment, and other quality and
• EHSS procedures.

Leadership Capabilities
Operational Leadership

• Planning & Organization: Efficiently plan warehouse activities, manpower, and shift schedules to ensure smooth operations.
• Decision-Making: Take quick, informed decisions to resolve operational bottlenecks (e.g., delays, space constraints, equipment breakdowns).
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to reduce waste, enhance throughput, and improve inventory accuracy.

People & Team Leadership

• Team Motivation: Inspire and motivate warehouse staff to maintain productivity and morale.
• Delegation: Assign clear responsibilities while empowering team members to take ownership.
• Coaching & Development: Train staff on safety, equipment handling, and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Conflict Resolution: Handle disputes or performance issues with fairness and professionalism.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce safety standards (PPE use, material handling protocols, emergency drills).
• Quality Control: Ensure adherence to company standards and procedures for receiving, storing, and dispatching materials.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain records and practices compliant with internal audits and legal requirements (e.g., EHS, labor laws).

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Inventory Accuracy: Analyze discrepancies, identify root causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use KPIs (e.g., order fulfillment rate, storage utilization, picking accuracy) for performance tracking.
• Resource Optimization: Balance manpower, equipment, and storage space for cost efficiency.

Communication & Coordination

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with procurement, logistics, production, and sales teams.
• Clear Communication: Maintain transparent communication on targets, issues, and expectations.
• Customer Orientation: Support on-time delivery and respond to internal/external customer needs promptly.

Strategic & Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Lean Thinking: Apply lean warehousing techniques (5S, Kaizen, Just-in-Time).
• Change Management: Lead automation or digitalization initiatives (e.g., WMS, barcode/RFID).
• Vision & Goal Alignment: Align warehouse goals with the organization's broader supply chain strategy.

Syngene Values

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Accountabilities as a Syngene Leader (only for Leadership Hires)

• Champion effective Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) practices for the company and oversee compliance with those practices within Biologics business. Play an active leadership role in monitoring and verifying safety performance through Gemba walks and other safety-led activities.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes an environment, occupational health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) mindset as well as the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.
• Put people at the heart of our success by providing clear, active leadership defined by the Syngene leadership framework setting high standards of people management, career planning and talent retention as a priority.

Specific requirements for this role

Skills And Capabilities
Should Adhere to company Ethics and policy.

Good Communication and Interpersonal.

Good Knowledge of Computers

Education: B.sc/ MSC/ B. pharmacy

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.