Warehouse Team Lead

Novolyte Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Regional exposure across SoutheastAsia

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Novolyte Technologies is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Lead in Malaysia to oversee daily operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and optimize storage space while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team, coordinate with Supply Chain, Finance and Production, and drive continuous improvement in warehouse processes within a chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of warehouse management experience; chemical manufacturing or chemical warehousing preferred.
• Familiarity with FIFO and cycle counting.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and office software (Excel, Word).
• Good understanding of warehouse safety, hazardous material handling, and EHS requirements.
• Strong cross-department communication and leadership abilities.
• English and Chinese proficiency is an added advantage for regional communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuing, and dispatching materials.
• Plan and optimize warehouse storage space for safe, logical and efficient storage.
• Monitor handling of raw materials, hazardous chemicals, PPE inventory and related records.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with regular checks and monthly reconciliations with Finance.
• Lead and train warehouse team; monitor performance and address issues.
• Standardize processes and support continuous improvement in warehouse management.
• Coordinate with other departments on projects and timely material supply.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

EHS awareness

Cross-functional communication

SAP

Excel

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Warehousing / Supply Chain / Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Warehouse Team Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, and dispatching materials. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory accuracy, warehouse space planning, safety compliance, and team management.

You will work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Production, and other relevant departments to ensure efficient warehouse operations, effective inventory control, and compliance with company procedures and EHS requirements.

If you have strong warehouse management experience, excellent organizational skills, and a background in the chemical or manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Planning

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including material receiving, storage, issuing, and dispatching.
• Plan and optimize warehouse storage space to ensure materials are stored safely, logically, and efficiently.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials, hazardous chemicals, spare parts, and other warehouse items.
• Monitor material movement and implement measures to minimize material loss and storage costs.

Inventory Management & Control

• Conduct regular inventory checks and analyze inventory data to ensure stock accuracy.
• Monitor warehouse materials, auxiliary supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory.
• Ensure proper inventory records and documentation are maintained.
• Coordinate with Finance and relevant departments for monthly inventory checks and reconciliation.
• Apply inventory management practices such as FIFO and cycle counting.

Safety, Environmental Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure warehouse activities comply with relevant safety, fire protection, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct regular equipment safety checks and workplace inspections.
• Identify warehouse safety risks, address abnormalities promptly, and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure employees follow EHS requirements and established warehouse SOPs.

System Management & Process Improvement

• Develop, review, and update warehouse procedures, management rules, and operational standards.
• Standardize warehouse processes to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure warehouse operations meet applicable system requirements and customer audit standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize warehouse management practices.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead and supervise warehouse team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Provide on-the-job training to improve employees' warehouse operational skills, product knowledge, and safety awareness.
• Monitor employee performance and support performance evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve operational issues and ensure timely material supply.

Project Support

• Participate in company and departmental projects, supporting implementation and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed effectively and on schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of warehouse management experience; experience in chemical manufacturing or chemical warehousing is preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse operating procedures, inventory management, FIFO, and cycle counting.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and office software, including Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of warehouse safety, hazardous material handling, and EHS requirements.
• Strong on-site organizational, team leadership, and people management skills.
• Good cross-departmental communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly execution-oriented, detail-focused, and able to work under production and shipping pressure.
• Good command of English and Chinese proficiency is an added advantage to support communication with regional customers and headquarters.

What We Offer

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, career growth opportunities, regional exposure across Southeast Asia, and a collaborative work environment that supports continuous learning and professional development. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.