Assistant Manager - Warehouse

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

• 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

• 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

• 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