Pharmaceutical Operations Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

You will oversee all pharmaceutical warehouse operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of activities across your assigned areas. As the operations leader, you will guide a dedicated team, coordinate daily workflows, and maintain operational continuity that supports our 3PL service commitments.

• Oversee endtoend pharmaceutical warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all workflows, from inbound receipt through final shipment
• Ensure strict adherence to GDP, GxP, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Lead audits, maintain documentation integrity, and drive continuous readiness for internal and external inspections
• Partner closely with Quality, Inventory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to resolve operational challenges, support production schedules, and maintain seamless product flow
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline associates. Build a culture of accountability, safety, and belonging where employees feel valued and empowered
• Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, accuracy, safety, and service levels. Use datadriven insights to optimize workflows and improve operational outcomes
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency initiatives aligned with business goals
• Ensure safe operations, proper handling of pharmaceutical products, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards
• Oversee inventory accuracy, reconciliation processes, and rootcause analysis for discrepancies. Safeguard product security and maintain full traceability
• Provide clear, timely updates to leadership on operational performance, risks, and improvement plans
• Support capacity planning, resource allocation, and operational readiness for new product launches, volume changes, or facility expansions
• Adapt to evolving business needs, support special projects, and ensure operational continuity during peak periods or unexpected disruptions

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Life Sciences, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated warehouse operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GDP, GxP, FDA/EMA requirements, and documentation standards within regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications for reporting, communication, and operational coordination
• Experience with Blue Yonder or any other Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decisions, improve processes, and resolve operational issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence crossfunctional partners and present operational insights to leadership and customers
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is a plus

Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-Hybrid

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.