Senior Assistant Operations

A.P. Moller Maersk; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A.P. Moller Maersk in Tamil Nadu seeks a hands-on Warehouse - Senior Assistant Operations to oversee daily warehouse operations in an automotive parts environment. You will supervise teams, enforce SOPs and maintain efficiency across inbound, storage and outbound functions.

You will lead warehouse associates, forklift operators and pick-pack staff, ensuring 5S, accurate WMS/ERP entries, and adherence to FIFO/FEFO with proper traceability. Rotational shifts and strong safety focus are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• 3–6 years of warehouse operations experience, automotive preferred.
• Working knowledge of 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, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch of automotive components.
• Lead a team of warehouse associates, forklift operators and pick-pack staff; conduct shift briefings and assign tasks.
• Ensure accurate system entries in WMS/ERP for stock movements; support cycle counts and bin audits.
• Enforce safety norms, 5S and PPE usage; report incidents promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem solving

Team management

Flexibility

Education

Graduate in Logistics/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

Job Summary

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.