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

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations
• 1012 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

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