Prebatch Specialist/Supervisor

PT Henkel Indonesien; Banten; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Indonesia, Banten, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations related to raw materials. You will lead efforts in material picking, ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO standards, and coordinate with production to avoid delays. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory accuracy, team leadership, and a proactive approach to process improvement. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing daily operations in a production or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO/FEFO principles and inventory control.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple functions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for raw material picking and staging.
• Coordinate with Production team for material readiness.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and training of team members.

Skills

Material handling

SAP transactions

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

• Lead daily operations for raw material picking, weighing, and staging.
• Ensure all delivered materials comply with FIFO/FEFO, batch accuracy, and production requirements.
• Ensure all material movements and confirmations are correctly recorded in SAP.

Production Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Production team regarding material readiness, schedule alignment, and urgent requests.
• Monitor material flow to ensure zero delays to production lines.
• Resolve material‑related issues promptly to avoid production downtime.
• Supervise warehouse operators assigned to the raw material preparation area.
• Ensure full compliance with SOPs, safety rules, PPE usage, and chemical handling procedures.
• Train and mentor team members; enforce discipline and promote strong work ethics.

Inventory Accuracy & Control

• Perform stock monitoring, cycle counts, and support investigations of any discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely SAP transactions including transfer orders, issuing, and staging.
• Maintain traceability and batch integrity for all raw materials.
• Implement and maintain 5S, safety, and housekeeping standards within the preparation area.
• Ensure operators follow safety procedures and report any hazards or abnormalities.
• Demonstrate a strong Kaizen mindset and proactively contribute to process and operational improvements.
• Identify bottlenecks, propose improvements, and support Lean initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Coordinate effectively with Production, QC, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and proper material management.