Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role Purpose
To lead and manage end-to-end warehouse operations with a
Safety First, Zero Harm mindset, ensuring efficient material handling, inventory accuracy, and compliance for a high-value warehouse, while driving operational excellence through a large team.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety Leadership (Top Priority)
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all warehouse operations.
- Ensure strict adherence to EHS policies, PPE compliance, and safe work practices.
- Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments (JSA/HIRA).
- Drive near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure safe operation of MHEs (forklifts, reach trucks, etc.) and material stacking norms.
- Collaborate with EHS team to continuously improve workplace safety standards.
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Lead inbound, storage, and outbound logistics for raw materials, consumables, and finished goods.
- Ensure timely material availability to production lines without disruption.
- Optimize space utilization, layout planning, and material flow.
- Maintain FIFO/FEFO principles where applicable.
- Monitor daily KPIs: throughput, picking accuracy, turnaround time, etc.
- Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Manage high value inventory with high accuracy standards.
- Ensure cycle counting, physical verification, and reconciliation processes.
- Drive root cause analysis for inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain system discipline in ERP/WMS (ORACLE, SAP, AXAPTA or equivalent).
- Team & Contractor Management
- Lead and supervise a large contractor workforce, including warehouse in-charges.
- Ensure proper training, skill development, and performance monitoring.
- Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and visual management practices.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and productivity improvement.
- Drive digitalization and automation initiatives in warehouse operations.
- Standardize SOPs and ensure adherence.
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with statutory, company, and audit requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits (internal & external).
- Ensure safe handling and storage of critical and hazardous materials (if applicable).
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero Lost Time Injury (LTI) / Safety incidents
- Inventory accuracy (%)
- On-time material availability to production
- Warehouse productivity (units/hour or equivalent)
- Audit compliance score
- Space utilization efficiency
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations
- 10–12 years of experience in warehouse operations (manufacturing preferred)
- Experience managing large teams (50+ manpower)
- Strong exposure to ERP systems (SAP/WMS/ORACLE/AXAPTA)
- Prior experience in heavy industry / wind / automotive / engineering sector preferred
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management
- Safety-first mindset with proactive risk management
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Operational excellence and process orientation
- Stakeholder management and communication
- High ownership and execution focus
Preferred Attributes
- Certification in Safety / Lean / Six Sigma
- Experience in handling high-value inventory and large-scale warehouses
- Exposure to automation, digital tools, or Industry 4.0 initiatives
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
