Join APM Terminals as a Team Lead - Operations in Kolkata, India. This full-time role involves supervising daily warehouse activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and driving operational efficiency in an automotive parts environment.
Requirements
Required: Graduate degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
Required: 3–6 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in the automotive sector.
Required: Working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and barcode scanning tools.
Required: Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
Preferred: Experience in high-volume, multi-shift warehouses and familiarity with lean warehousing practices.
Skills & Responsibilities
Leadership: Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure timely execution.
Process Control: Implement FIFO/FEFO, maintain traceability through batch/serial tracking, and enforce 5S principles.
Safety Compliance: Enforce safety norms, ensure PPE usage, and maintain a clean work environment.
Problem Solving: Monitor material flow and promptly resolve operational bottlenecks or equipment issues.
Potential transition routes: People from logistics supervisor or inventory controller roles may bring strong supply chain and coordination skills, alongside meeting the required warehouse operations experience.
Job description
APM Terminals
Team leader - operations
Role Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven person to oversee daily warehouse operations in an automotive parts environment. The role involves supervising teams, ensuring adherence to SOPs, and maintaining operational efficiency across inbound, storage, and outbound functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Supervision:
Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch of automotive components.
Ensure timely execution of tasks as per shift plans and production schedules.
Monitor material flow and resolve operational bottlenecks.
Automotive Parts Handling:
Oversee handling of various automotive SKUs such as fasteners, electricals, body panels, and assemblies.
Ensure correct packaging, labeling, and binning as per defined standards.
Implement FIFO/FEFO and ensure traceability of parts through batch/serial tracking.
Safety & Compliance:
Enforce safety norms and ensure use of PPE across the warehouse.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment following 5S principles.
Report incidents, damages, or equipment issues promptly.
Qualifications:
Should be a Graduate and preferred to have in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
3–6 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in the automotive sector.
Working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and barcode scanning tools.
Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work in rotational shifts.
Good to have :
Experience in high-volume, multi-shift warehouse environments.
Familiarity with lean warehousing practices and continuous improvement tools.
Basic understanding of hazardous material handling (e.g., lubricants, batteries).
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