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:

1. Ability to present ideas in a structured and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.

2. Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements.

3. Ability to manage and lead a team of 60~100 Material Handlers.

4. Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment.

5. Proficient experience of SAP warehouse module.

6. Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems.

7. Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Standard Office. 

8.  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. 

9.  Multi-Tasking capability

10.  Ability to motivate the workforce to enhance their morale.

11.  Ability and proactive to engage and effectively resolve conflict situations and employee disciplinary and performance issues

EXPERIENCE:

1. 5~7 years of warehouse supervisor experience

2. Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material preferred.

3. Experience in MRP system, WMS and SAP is mandatory

 
EDUCATION:

1.  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

2.  APICS CPIM Certification will be an added advantage.

3.  Six-Sigma Green Belt certification will be an added advantage.