Site Manager – Cold Storage

APM Terminals; Gujarat; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager in Gujarat, India. This role is essential for guiding operations, ensuring efficient and compliant processes while enhancing profitability. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience managing warehouse operations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing inventory flow, compliance with safety standards, and leading a team to achieve high performance metrics. A strong knowledge of WMS systems and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years experience managing warehouse operations.
• Good knowledge of inventory management and food safety.
• Strong in operations and effective delegation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete warehouse operations and inventory flow.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE and legal standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Manage distribution operations and stock accuracy.
• Collaborate with 3PLs and manage customer SLAs.

Skills

WMS system knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical skills

IT and Excel proficiency

Flexibility in shifts

Education

Graduation in any field

Job description

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for guiding the operations team, working in partnership with cross‑functional teams to create synergy and fulfill customer SLAs, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations that translate into desired profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete warehouse operations (bonded and non‑bonded), including inventory flow, shift management, and infrastructure setup.
• Ensure efficient handling and temperature monitoring of sensitive products during all movements.
• Implement productivity‑enhancing systems and processes.
• Manage distribution operations, stock accuracy, and order fulfilment.
• Conduct workload planning, resource allocation, and shift optimization.
• Monitor performance metrics, analyse data and drive cost‑effective improvements.
• Maintain facility safety, housekeeping and compliance with HSSE and legal standards.
• Coordinate with customers, manage SLAs, and act as single‑point contact for operations.
• Lead replenishment, cycle counts, bin audits and emergency picking prioritisation.
• Handle budgeting, Capex/Opex tracking and asset utilisation benchmarking.
• Collaborate with 3PLs, plant managers and manpower vendors.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, statutory regulations and customs requirements.
• Promote safety culture and ensure zero IR/security incidents.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero errors in receiving/dispatch.
• 100% SLA and KPI compliance.
• High employee engagement (EES score).
• Full customer satisfaction with no complaints.
• No deviations from agreements or statutory norms.
• Successful audits with timely action plans.
• No safety violations; strict HSSE adherence.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduates in any field of study with minimum 5‑7 years experience managing warehouse operations.

Skills

• Good knowledge of WMS system and GWP, warehouse operations, inventory management, stock counts, inventory reconciliation, food safety and temperature integrity in warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Strong in operations and time management.
• Good analytical skills, effective delegation and result oriented.
• Hands‑on IT and Excel skills.
• Flexible working in shifts as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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