Join Maersk as a Supervisor - Operations at the new Global Warehouse in Sachiura, Yokohama, Japan. This full-time frontline role involves managing daily inbound, outbound, and inventory activities, leading floor teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards with required Japanese communication skills.
Requirements
Warehouse or logistics operation experience required.
Team Leader or Supervisor experience preferred.
Forklift license and SAP / WMS experience preferred.
Japanese communication required; basic English communication preferred.
No specific degree is stated in the posting.
Skills & Responsibilities
Frontline leadership: Guide and support Senior Operators on the floor to ensure daily operational goals are met.
Inventory control: Monitor inventory accuracy, support cycle counts, stocktakes, and variance investigations.
Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to safety requirements, conduct daily safety briefings, and maintain 5S standards.
System operations: Complete required system transactions correctly and on time using SAP or WMS.
Potential transition routes: People from logistics coordinator or senior warehouse operator roles may bring relevant inventory and material handling skills, alongside meeting the required Japanese communication and operational experience.
Job description
Role Summary
The Supervisor will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the new Global Warehouse in Sachiura.
The Supervisor will work closely with the Assistant Manager and take responsibility for daily operation, manpower control, inventory accuracy, safety and quality.
The Supervisor is expected to be close to the actual warehouse operation and lead the team on the floor.
Key Responsibilities
Manage daily inbound, outbound and inventory activities
Allocate manpower based on daily workload and operational priorities
Lead and support Senior Operators on the warehouse floor
Monitor productivity, quality and inventory accuracy
Ensure SOPs and work instructions are followed
Ensure Maersk safety and quality requirements are followed at all times
Conduct daily operational and safety briefings
Manage operational issues and escalate when necessary
Support cycle counts, stocktakes and inventory variance investigation
Ensure required system transactions are completed correctly and on time
Train and develop Senior Operators and new team members
Maintain 5S and warehouse working standards
Report daily performance, issues and risks to the Assistant Manager
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support continuous improvement activities
Requirements
Warehouse / logistics operation experience
Team Leader or Supervisor experience preferred
Good understanding of inbound, outbound and inventory processes
Strong communication and frontline leadership skills
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