Warehouse Manager Plant Operations, Mumbai

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 accuracySafety 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 managementSafety-first mindset with continuous improvement orientation If you are interested kindly send their your updated resume at [HIDDEN TEXT] This job is provided by Shine.com