Warehouse Supervisor

Gizli; Dilovası; On-site; TRY 650,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gizli in Dilovası, Turkey, seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead warehouse operators, drive performance, and ensure safe, on-time fulfillment. The role emphasizes team leadership, KPI monitoring, and continuous process improvement.

You will optimize processes with Lean/Kaizen, lead WMS improvements (SAP WM), and coordinate with Production, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure seamless material flow while maintaining high inventory accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen or Continuous Improvement certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with SAP WM; mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide hierarchical management and leadership to warehouse operators and teams.
• Measure, analyze, and monitor warehouse KPIs including cost, productivity, and service levels, implementing corrective actions.
• Lead projects to design, improve, and optimize warehouse processes.
• Ensure standard work practices are implemented and sustained in the warehouse.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy via cycle counting and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
• Oversee inbound, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and outbound operations to meet service targets.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving methods.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

KPI tracking

Lean/CI

English

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP WM

Job description

• Provide hierarchical management and leadership to warehouse operators and operational teams.
• Manage employee performance, development, engagement, and disciplinary processes.
• Measure, analyze, and monitor warehouse performance indicators, including cost, budget, productivity, and service levels, while implementing corrective actions when required.
• Lead projects aimed at designing, improving, and optimizing warehouse processes.
• Ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of standard work practices within the warehouse.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.
• Oversee inbound, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and outbound operations to achieve service level targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Warehousing, 5S, Kaizen, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop workforce planning, shift scheduling, and resource allocation strategies to meet operational demands efficiently.
• Monitor and manage warehouse KPIs, including productivity, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, on‑time shipments, space utilization, and safety performance.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow.
• Lead warehouse digitalization and automation initiatives, including WMS enhancements, barcode scanning technologies, RF devices, and warehouse optimization tools.
• Ensure proper maintenance and utilization of material handling equipment, including forklifts, VNA trucks, reach trucks, conveyors, and other warehouse infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse operations experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience in warehouse layout design, slotting optimization, and storage capacity planning.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement certification is considered an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP WM; this is a mandatory requirement.
• Good command of English, both written and verbal.