Floor Lead - Outbound Operations

A.P. Moller Maersk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A.P. Moller Maersk is seeking a Floor Lead - Outbound to supervise daily outbound warehouse operations at Narsapura (Kolar) and Hoskote. You will lead a team, manage workflow, ensure accuracy, and maintain safety standards to support timely order fulfilment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in warehousing/logistics with strong leadership and data-entry skills for shipping documentation and inventory control.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of warehouse/logistics experience, outbound preferred.
• Experience supervising a floor team in a warehouse.
• Proficient in data entry and shipping documentation.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outbound floor operations including picking, packing, and data entry.
• Coordinate daily work plans and assignments for floor team.
• Ensure accurate data entry for orders, shipments, and inventory.
• Oversee outbound order prep, packing, labeling per standards.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Communicate with site management about status and needs.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team supervision

Data entry

WMS

Shipping

RF scanning

Job description

Job Title: Floor Lead - Outbound

Location: Narsapura (Kolar) and Hoskote

Experience: 2-5 years in warehousing logistics

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor/Manager

Job Summary

The Floor Lead - Outbound is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily outbound warehouse operations to ensure smooth and efficient execution of order fulfilment tasks, including data entry, picking, packing, and shipping preparation. The role involves leading a team of floor associates, managing workflow on the warehouse floor, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and quality standards, and acting as a key point of communication between warehouse staff and management. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in logistics or warehousing operations with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise outbound floor operations including picking, packing, labelling, and data entry activities to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
• Coordinate daily work plans and assignments for the floor team to meet production schedules and customer shipment deadlines.
• Ensure accurate data entry related to order processing, shipment documentation, and inventory movement using warehouse management systems (WMS) or other relevant software.
• Oversee the preparation, verification, and completion of outbound orders, ensuring all items are correctly picked, packed, wrapped, and labelled according to customer and company standards.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy in the outbound area; report discrepancies or damages promptly to inventory control teams for resolution.
• Collaborate closely with inbound, inventory control, and returns teams to optimise labour utilisation and warehouse space.
• Enforce adherence to safety guidelines, company policies, and quality standards on the warehouse floor.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new floor staff to ensure familiarity with operational procedures and safety practices.
• Track and report daily metrics such as order volumes, productivity, quality issues, and labour utilisation to warehouse management.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventories as needed to help maintain stock accuracy.
• Maintain communication with site management and stakeholders regarding operational status, issues, and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations, preferably in outbound or fulfilment roles.
• Prior experience supervising or leading a team in a warehouse setting is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations such as picking, packing, shipping, and data entry.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control software, and basic computer skills for data entry.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, bills of lading (BOL), and inventory reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order fulfilment.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and a commitment to enforcing safety compliance.
• Flexibility to work various shifts or extended hours as required to meet operational demands.

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with RF scanning devices, barcode technology, and related warehouse automation tools.
• Familiarity with logistics/Supply Chain processes and terminology.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Prior exposure to 3PL warehouse environments or multi-client logistics operations.