Warehouse Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The candidate is responsible to lead , plan , manage and own the performance of warehouse workforce on all the activities and diligent execution of Receiving, Storage/Putaway, WO Kitting, Inter-Site Shipments, External Warehouses, Inventory Accuracy (both quantity & storage location) and FG Shipments tasks effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead , plan , manage and own the operations and performance of warehouse workforce
• Continuous improvement of warehouse processes, inventory management (accuracy), warehouse tools/systems enhancement and efficiency of the workforce
• Cross function and inter-site communications and collaborations.
• Problem solving capability.
• Ensure the warehouse workforce execute the timely receiving transactions (physically & electronically), putaway accurately, supply WO material kits to production timely and outbound shipments prepared & shipped out on time.
• Talents retention and development
• Warehouse operations’ performance indicators (KPIs)
• Daily and weekly warehouse inventory value monitoring, control and escalation
• Daily collaboration with Planning & Purchasing Departments to monitor and control incoming inventory.
• Minimally, to present monthly forecast on workforce and storage space analyses to align with business needs.
• Travel may be required
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in a manufacturing, shipping & warehousing environment which is noisy and fast paced. Long day work and personal time sacrifice is a norm.

SKILLS:

• Ability to present ideas in a structured and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of 60:100 Material Handlers.
• Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment.
• Proficient experience of SAP warehouse module.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems.
• Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Standard Office.
• Strong Leadership to drive warehouse workforce to achieve the desired performance excellence and to initiate problem solving forum with cross function and inter-sites’ peers and leaders.
• Multi-Tasking capability
• Ability to motivate the workforce to enhance their morale.
• Ability and proactive to engage and effectively resolve conflict situations and employee disciplinary and performance issues
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 5:7 years of warehouse supervisor experience
• Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material preferred.
• Experience in MRP system, WMS and SAP is mandatory
  
  
  

EDUCATION:

• BS in Business Administration, Production/Operations Management (or closely related field) or a combination of relevant experience and/or education that is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree
• APICS CPIM Certification will be an added advantage.
• Six-Sigma Green Belt certification will be an added advantage.