Supervisor - Operations

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
• SAP / WMS experience preferred
• Forklift license preferred
• Practical forklift / MHE operation experience strongly preferred
• Strong safety and quality mindset
• Good problem-solving skills
• Japanese communication required
• Basic English communication is preferred

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