Warehouse Shift Lead

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Warehouse Shift Lead

Onsite - 2 Shift Pattern (Mon-Fri)

Shanbally, Ringaskiddy Cork

Closing Date: 6th Mar 2026

• Develop and demonstrate a proactive approach to safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and regulatory compliance
• Co-ordinate the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling teams within Warehouse by maintaining Daily Management Standard work boards and giving clear direction to the team
• Ensure adherence to the Receiving, Warehouse, Weigh and Dispense and Sampling schedules
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Operations colleagues, QA, QC, Manufacturing, Packaging and Engineering to ensure all KPI’s, SLA’s and departmental targets are achieved
• Responsible for material management and storage, 3PL Inventory management and fulfilment of inventory requirements at BioMarin Shanbally
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to schedules for Manufacturing, Fill Finish and Packaging operations
• Co-ordinate both local and offsite facilities to ensure inventory supply is efficiently maintained for Shanbally, and replenishment signals are reviewed regularly to ensure they are in line with activity
• Maximize capacity efficiency of warehouse and cold-rooms/Freezers.
• Oversee all cycle counting activities at the Shanbally and satellite warehouse facilities
• Area Lead for regulatory inspections
• Perform updates to standard operating procedures, training modules and compliance requirements
• Maximise efficiency through continuous improvement and progressive thinking
• • Ensure temperature – controlled areas within Warehouse Operations are maintained within compliance
• Ensure all weekly tasks are completed on time and in full
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S practice standards are maintained to the highest levels.
• Timely escalations of any issues or concerns to Supply Chain Operations Leadership Team
• Act as a role model for the values and behaviours of BioMarin Shanbally in a dynamic and fast paced working environment
• The execution of the above activities will often be to very exacting timelines and will require interaction with key collaboration partners in different time zones
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience working with in a cGMP environment
• Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to successfully influence team performance in a high-performance team is preferred
• Strong demonstrated ability in communication and strong ability to interact across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to train and coach colleagues in processing, operational excellence, team interactions and delivering results.
• Strong process knowledge of warehouse and 3PL operations
• Strong process knowledge in ERP systems, preferably SAP (SAP S4 Hana)
• Excellent co-ordination and prioritisation skills
• Strong continuous improvement focus
• Strong collaboration skills
• Experience with regulatory inspections

• Should be proficient in the operation of all equipment used in the respective functional area of responsibility.

• Degree in Science/Engineering, operations management or industrial engineering preferred.
• Other continuing education initiatives highly desirable (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, industry specific coursework)

• At least 5 years’ leadership experience in warehouse operations in a regulated manufacturing environment with excellent knowledge of supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP and WHMS, preferably SAP S4 Hana
• Demonstrated ability to partner with other functional groups to achieve business objectives
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs (US & EU), OSHA, ISO, and other regulatory agency standards and requirements applicable to warehouse operations in a pharmaceutical production facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – oral, written and formal presentation skills
• Creative problem-solving skills

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.