Senior Assistant Operations

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk APM Terminals India is seeking a hands-on Warehouse - Senior Assistant Operations to oversee daily warehouse activities for automotive parts, including inbound, storage, and outbound functions.

You will lead a team of warehouse associates, forklift operators and pick-pack staff, ensure SOP compliance, improve process efficiency, and maintain accurate WMS/ERP entries with FIFO/FEFO and 5S standards while rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 3–6 years of warehouse operations experience.
• Experience in automotive sector preferred.
• Proficient in WMS/ERP and barcode scanning tools.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of automotive components.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety norms.
• Maintain accuracy in stock records and ERP/WMS entries.
• Lead shift briefings and coordinate tasks among warehouse staff.
• Monitor KPI metrics and resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

Team leadership

WMS/ERP

Barcode scanning

Shift management

Safety compliance

Education

Graduate

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven

APM Terminals

We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven Warehouse - Senior Assistant Operations 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.
• 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.

Team Management

• Lead a team of warehouse associates, forklift operators, and pick-pack staff.
• Conduct shift briefings, assign tasks, and ensure discipline and safety compliance.
• Train team members on SOPs, safety protocols, and equipment usage.

Inventory & System Accuracy

• Ensure accurate system entries in WMS/ERP for all stock movements.
• Support cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and bin audits.
• Maintain documentation and shift-wise reports for operational transparency.

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.

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