Warehouse Manager – Plant Operations

Full time @Sahyog Jobs Consultancy in Manufacturing , in Operations , in Plant Setup

Job Detail

  • Career Level Manager
  • Experience 8 Years +
  • Gender Male
  • Industry Logistics/Courier/Transportation
  • Qualifications Master’s Degree

Job Description

Role Purpose:

– The Warehousing Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of Plant

– Warehousing Operations, including inbound material receipt, goods receipt posting, Inventory management, and outbound finished goods dispatch.

– The role ensures efficient utilization of manpower, shifts, material handling equipment (MHE), and warehouse systems to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective warehousing operations with strong system and physical inventory hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

Inbound & Receiving Operations:

– Oversee receiving of all raw materials, packing materials, and consumables at the plant.

– Ensure timely unloading of inbound trucks in line with production and planning requirements.

– Validate delivery documents and ensure accurate Goods Receipt (GR) posting in ERP systems.

– Coordinate with Quality, Stores, and Planning teams for material inspection, segregation, and put-away.

Warehouse & Inventory Management:

– Maintain system stock vs physical stock accuracy with zero tolerance for discrepancies.

– Ensure proper storage, binning, labelling, and traceability of materials.

– Conduct cycle counts, monthly stock checks, and annual physical inventory

– Investigate and close inventory variances with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

– Ensure FIFO compliance as applicable.

Outbound & Dispatch Operations:

– Plan and execute loading of finished goods as per dispatch schedules.

– Ensure accurate picking, packing, and documentation for dispatches.

– Coordinate with logistics and transporters to meet OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery targets.

– Ensure truck loading follows safety, weight, and quality norms.

Manpower & Shift Management:

– Plan and manage warehouse manpower across shifts to meet operational demand.

– Drive productivity improvements through effective shift utilization and task allocation.

– Monitor workmen performance and ensure adherence to standard work procedures.

– Ensure statutory compliance related to contract labor and shop-floor practices.

MHE & VNA Operations:

– Ensure effective utilization of VNA trucks, forklifts, pallet trucks, and other MHEs.

– Ensure availability, uptime, and preventive maintenance of all MHEs.

– Coordinate with Maintenance and Vendors to minimize breakdowns and downtime.

– Enforce safe operation practices for all material handling activities.

Systems, Process & Compliance:

– Ensure strict adherence to ERP/WMS processes for all warehouse transactions.

– Maintain strong system discipline for receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments.

– Develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, and best practices.

– Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, safety, space optimization).

Safety & Housekeeping:

– Ensure compliance with EHS standards across all warehousing activities.

– Maintain high levels of housekeeping, 5S, and visual management.

– Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and training programs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

– Truck turnaround time (TAT)

– MHE availability and utilization

– Manpower productivity per shift

– GRN and dispatch accuracy

– Safety incidents and near misses

Qualifications & Experience:

– Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations / Logistics (preferred).

– 10+ Years of experience in Plant Warehousing Operations in Manufacturing.

– Strong experience in ERP/WMS systems (SAP or equivalent).

– Hands-on exposure to VNA warehouses and MHE management.

– Proven ability to manage union/contract labor and multi-shift operations.

Skills & Competencies:

– Strong operational leadership and people management skills

– High attention to detail and system discipline

– Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

– Good coordination and Stakeholder management

– Safety-first mindset with continuous improvement orientation

Interested can send their updated resume to (career.sahyog@gmail.com) our calling and WhatsApp number is – 8860382017