Sr.Manager - Warehouse Process Specialist

Key Responsibilities :

·Identify gaps, develop and implement solutions to drive Performance Improvement across multiplewarehouse sites/operationsactivities including data collection, assessment and collection, facility layouts, process design, staff planning, budgeting and proposal development.

·Effectively utilize data when analyzing issues and problem solving

·Leads project teams in LEAN improvement projects as designated by management

·Creating strategy for warehouse models with AutoCad/ CLASS or other tools to optimize it

·Design, evolve, deploy & manage standards, methodologies and tools, exploiting the best practice process through leveraging the network of Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)

·Specialized in setting up new warehouse (Infrastructure) – Green field & Existing warehouse

·Familiar with Warehouse Layout design, Plan for material storage facility (i.e. Different types of racking systems, trolleys, bins)

·Define Material flow from Supplier location to point of use on Production line, Material routing methods, Line side supplying methods etc

·Automation expertise in warehouse / DC like implementation of AGV, RF Scan gun, Tracking systems, Conveyors, Guided Order pickers, Batch job runs in WMS, Barcoding, Digital dashboards, robotic packaging, ASRS, etc

·Setting Min/ Max level for all local/ items as per its store space availability

·Implement Industry best practices like WMS (Warehouse Management System), KANBAN, JIS, JIT, eKANBAN for material procurement, Milk run, Sequencing supply, Visual management, traffic management, etc

·Managing projects related to warehouse using Lean Management, Costing, Project Management Responsible for presentation of proposed solution to the team and internal leadership

·Conduct Workshop / VSM / Kaizen to identify opportunity in Labor productivity, Warehouse space, Standardization and Lead time optimization

·Identify & Deploy Digitization opportunity to improve efficiency of Plant warehouse /DC's.

Process Improvement (CIP):-

·Well versed with BPR (Business Process Engineering) and VSM (Value stream mapping)

·Well versed with quality tools like DMAIC,FMEA,SIPOC, Pareto analysis and application of Ishikawa diagram related to warehousing process and procedures.

·Should have implemented 5S, Visual management, Kaizen and 8D Report.

·Basic knowledge of safety concepts pertaining to warehousing operation (Operation safety, Electrical safety,PPE’s, First level of safety Audit).

·Assist or coordinate with Regional / All India Safety manager for executing out the safety policy, process, procedures, Audits and Actions as required.

·Should have strong knowledge (Logical) on WMS (Warehouse management system) and its advance support function like RF and Barcode based operation etc.

Qualifications

·Bachelor’s Degree required (Industrial/Mechanical/Production Engineering degree preferred)

·Minimum of 6-8 years experience working in logistics operations or logistics engineering support environment required

·Strong project management skills

·Knowledge of Six Sigma or other process improvement methods and Lean Logistics

·Advanced knowledge of all MS office products: Project, Visio, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

·Proficient in AutoCAD

·Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·Self motivated and ability to work with minimum guidance

·Ability to inspire people to achieve a common goal

Bachelor’s Degree required (Industrial/Mechanical/Production Engineering degree preferred)