Warehouse Manager

Allstaff Recruitment; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end warehouse operations, ensuring strict compliance with material classification standards and FIFO protocols. Responsibilities also include leading the warehouse team, optimizing processes, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain inventory accuracy and promote continuous improvement. This role is essential to support efficient production schedules and uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and management.
• Strong understanding of material handling and inventory practices.
• Ability to lead and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with FIFO and material classification standards.
• Lead and train warehouse staff for improved operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize material flow.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure production schedules compliance.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

MES/ERP/WMS systems

Inventory control

Process improvement

People management

Compliance with ISO standards

Job description

1. Warehouse Operations Management

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, kitting, and dispatch
• Define and enforce clear material classification standards (Raw Material, WIP, Finished Goods, Reject, Scrap)
• Ensure strict compliance with FIFO, lot traceability, labeling, and location control
• Release materials to production accurately and timely based on MES system instructions

2. MES & System Integration

• Ensure all warehouse transactions are executed accurately in MES/ERP/WMS systems
• Maintain strong alignment between physical material flow and system transactions
• Work closely with IT and Engineering teams to improve MES material logic, routing, and work instructions
• Support MES-related audits, data accuracy, and system governance

3. AGV & Warehouse Automation Support (Advantage)

• Support warehouse material movement using AGV or automated material handling systems, where applicable
• Coordinate AGV routes, staging areas, and handover points with production lines
• Participate in AGV feasibility studies, warehouse layout planning, and automation projects
• Ensure warehouse processes are designed to be automation-ready and scalable

4. Inventory & Material Control

• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock audits
• Monitor and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory
• Ensure material traceability in compliance with quality and customer requirements
• Manage material issuing methods (full pack, exact quantity, kitted supply)

5. Process Improvement & Standardization

• Optimize warehouse layout, storage methods, and material flow to reduce handling and lead time
• Drive 5S, lean warehouse, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities to improve operational efficiency

6. People Management

• Lead, train, and develop warehouse supervisors, storekeepers, and operators
• Plan manpower allocation and shift arrangements based on production demand
• Enforce safety standards, discipline, and standard operating procedures (SOP)

7. Compliance & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, EHS requirements, and company policies
• Work closely with Production, PMC, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams
• Ensure material readiness to support production schedules aligned with MES planning