Assistant Supervisor Warehouse

Advanced Energy; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to manage and lead a team of 60-100 Material Handlers. You will oversee daily operations, ensure accurate inventory management, and enhance efficiency through continuous process improvements. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of supervisory experience, proficiency in SAP, and strong leadership abilities. The position offers opportunities for personal development and a fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of warehouse supervisor experience.
• Experience with handling static sensitive material preferred.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of 60-100 Material Handlers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of assigned team.
• Continuous improvement of warehouse processes.
• Ensures timely execution of receiving and shipping tasks.
• Monitors inventory values and collaborates with planning departments.
• Reports performance indicators to management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

SAP warehouse module

Multi-Tasking

Effective communication

PC skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Education

Bachelor Science in Business Administration or related field

APICS CPIM Certification

Six-Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

SAP

MRP system

WMS

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The candidate is responsible to lead, plan, manage and own the performance of warehouse workforce on all the activities and diligent execution of Receiving, Storage/Putaway, WO Kitting, Inter-Site Shipments, External Warehouses, Inventory Accuracy (both quantity & storage location) and FG Shipments tasks effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations of assigned team members, providing guidance, scheduling tasks, and ensuring work output meets quality and performance standards.
• Continuous improvement of warehouse processes, inventory management (accuracy), warehouse tools/systems enhancement and efficiency of the workforce.
• Cross function and inter-site communications and collaborations.
• Problem solving capability.
• Ensure the warehouse workforce execute the timely receiving transactions (physically & electronically), putaway accurately, supply WO material kits to production timely and outbound shipments prepared & shipped out on time.
• Talents retention and development.
• Responsible for monitoring individual and team performance, conducting evaluations, and initiating performance-related discussions and improvement plans.
• Has authority to issue warnings and recommend disciplinary actions, including escalations to HR or higher management when needed.
• Warehouse operations’ performance indicators (KPIs).
• Daily and weekly warehouse inventory value monitoring, control and escalation.
• Daily collaboration with Planning & Purchasing Departments to monitor and control incoming inventory.
• Minimally, to present monthly forecast on workforce and storage space analyses to align with business needs.
• Travel may be required.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
• Regularly accesses confidential workforce information such as scheduling decisions, manpower planning, disciplinary records, and business priorities.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Work Environment

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Primarily works in a manufacturing, shipping & warehousing environment which is fast paced.
• Long day work and personal time sacrifice is a norm.

Qualifications

• Ability to present ideas in a structured and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of 60:100 Material Handlers.
• Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment.
• Proficient experience of SAP warehouse module.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems.
• Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Standard Office.
• Strong Leadership to drive warehouse workforce to achieve the desired performance excellence and to initiate problem solving forum with cross function and inter-sites’ peers and leaders.
• Multi-Tasking capability.
• Ability to motivate the workforce to enhance their morale.
• Ability and proactive to engage and effectively resolve conflict situations and employee disciplinary and performance issues.

Experience

• Minimium 2-3 years of warehouse supervisor experience.
• Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material preferred.
• Experience in MRP system, WMS and SAP is mandatory.

Education

• Bachelor Science in Business Administration, Production/Operations Management (or closely related field).
• A combination of relevant experience and/or education that is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• APICS CPIM Certification will be an added advantage.
• Six-Sigma Green Belt certification will be an added advantage.