Operation manager

Warehouse Operations Manager

Core Purpose : Oversee strategic warehouse inventory management and operations to ensure compliance with company policies and global standards, focusing on safety, efficiency, and timely material delivery.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and monitor warehouse inventory and ensure stock levels align with operational needs for rail stock and other on-site requirements.
• Lead a team of supervisors and warehouse operators, enforcing company policies and best practices for high performance.
• Oversee and coordinate ERP (SAP) materials module processes with warehouse staff, supporting efficient operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of production materials to maintain operational flow, implementing effective material handling processes.
• Escalate material shortage issues as needed, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Lead annual physical inventory and cycle counting processes, analyzing errors and initiating corrective actions for accuracy.
• Coordinate logistics for inbound and outbound deliveries involving external warehouses, vendors, and customers.
• Manage the flow of non-conforming materials, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Guarantee timely delivery of materials for manufacturing changes and project modifications.
• Design and maintain an efficient materials handling layout to optimize space and facilitate smooth assembly activities.
• Serve as the accountable contact for internal and external audits related to inventory, quality standards, and EHS compliance.
• Support accounting with goods received processes and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Manage material review processes for obsolete or non-compliant inventory, ensuring swift disposition.

Safety and Sensitivity :

Safety-sensitive role requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Skills and Qualifications :

• 3 years of experience in warehouse management within the manufacturing industry.
• 5 years in a managerial role supervising teams, including supervisors, team leads, and warehouse operators.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP Materials Management Module (key user) and SAP production planning and quality modules.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on working effectively in a multicultural setting.
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills, with flexibility and adaptability.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, capable of building internal and external client relationships.
• Availability for occasional short business trips.
• Fluent in English.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Direct supervision of warehouse staff, including planning, organizing, and managing daily activities.

Physical Requirements :

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and handle various objects or tools.
• Must regularly lift / move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift / move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift / move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment :

Operates within a warehouse / production setting with exposure to moving mechanical parts and a typically loud noise level.

Last updated : 2024-11-19