Warehouse Supervisor

📦 Warehouse Operations

• Supervise the receiving, inspection, and proper storage of raw materials such as steel billets, alloys, and chemicals used in casting production.

• Manage the proper storage of finished castings, ensuring that they are protected from damage and corrosion.

• Monitor and optimize warehouse space to accommodate heavy and oversized steel castings, optimizing layout for operational efficiency.

• Coordinate with the production team to ensure smooth delivery of required materials to the foundry floor.

📊 Inventory Control

• Oversee accurate tracking and management of inventory in the warehouse, including casting raw materials, maintenance supplies, and finished products.

• Perform regular stock counts of high-value materials such as metals and alloys, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.

• Implement and maintain a robust system for tracking high-demand and high-cost materials.

• Identify materials that are nearing expiry or are excess stock and report for possible recycling or disposal.

🚛 Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external logistics teams to ensure the timely transportation of materials, both inbound and outbound, adhering to the production schedules.

• Handle logistics for large-scale shipping and receiving, ensuring safe handling of heavy castings, steel components, and other large items.

• Ensure that shipping documentation (including hazardous material handling) complies with local and international regulations for steel and foundry materials.

👥 Team Supervision & Training

• Lead and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring that they adhere to operational standards, safety procedures, and quality expectations specific to a steel foundry and iron casting environment.

• Train warehouse team members on material handling techniques to avoid damage to heavy castings and other sensitive items.

• Ensure that warehouse staff are familiar with the handling and storage requirements of hazardous materials, such as chemicals used in the casting process.

• Develop a culture of accountability and teamwork, focusing on efficiency and safety in a manufacturing environment.

🧯 Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and industry standards for material handling in a high-risk environment.

• Conduct regular safety audits and safety drills to prevent accidents, particularly with handling large and heavy materials or hazardous substances used in casting production.

• Ensure that the warehouse complies with environmental standards regarding waste disposal and material handling, especially for metal scraps and used chemicals.

• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal of any hazardous waste materials as per environmental regulations.

🌍 Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize warehouse operations and reduce material waste, in alignment with Lean manufacturing principles.

• Analyze and suggest improvements in warehouse processes to ensure faster material turnover and reduce lead times for casting production.

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure raw materials are used efficiently and reduce scrap rates in the foundry process.

• Implement best practices for storing and handling scrap metals to support recycling and minimize wastage.

📌 Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in a steel foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial environment.

• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems).

• Familiarity with the specific material handling needs of a steel and iron casting factory, including safety standards for metals and chemicals.

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and train warehouse teams.

• Experience with the use of forklifts and other heavy material handling equipment, with relevant certifications.

• Strong understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance, particularly for manufacturing and foundry environments.