Warehouse Team Lead

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Inventory & Materials Management

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of PP resin, packaging materials, and spares.

• Maintain accurate real-time inventory records in SAP MM/WM, ensuring system stock matches physical stock at all times.

• Plan and execute periodic cycle counts and full physical stock takes; investigate and resolve variances. 

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• Monitor stock levels against min/max thresholds; flag reorder points and slow-moving/obsolete inventory to Planning and Procurement.

• Ensure FIFO/FEFO principles are applied for PP resin and additive storage to prevent quality degradation and material aging.

Warehouse Operations & Dispatch

• Coordinate inbound receipt of bulk PP resin, catalysts, additives, and packaging materials against purchase orders and quality certificates.

• Supervise palletizing, bagging, stacking, and storage of finished PP product in line with product segregation and grade-specific storage requirements.

• Plan and control outbound dispatch schedules (truck/rail/bulk) to meet customer and internal delivery commitments, minimizing loading/turnaround time.

• Ensure correct labeling, batch traceability, and documentation (delivery notes, weighbridge tickets, certificates of analysis) for all outbound shipments.

• Optimize warehouse layout, racking, and silo utilization to maximize storage efficiency and material flow.

Team Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, schedule, and supervise warehouse supervisors, storekeepers, forklift operators, and material handlers across shifts.

• Allocate manpower and equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks) to meet daily operational demands. • Conduct toolbox talks, performance reviews, and on-the-job training for warehouse staff.

• Build a culture of accountability, safety ownership, and continuous improvement within the warehouse team.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce safe handling and storage practices for PP resin (combustible dust/static risk), catalysts, and other materials with process safety implications.

• Ensure compliance with refinery HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, hazardous material storage regulations, and emergency response procedures.

• Conduct regular safety walk-downs, housekeeping (5S) audits, and equipment (forklift, racking, fire systems) inspections.

• Lead incident investigations for warehouse-related near-misses, damages, or losses, and implement corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Liaise with Production/Planning to align material availability with the PP production schedule and prevent line stoppages.

• Coordinate with Procurement on supplier delivery performance, material quality issues, and lead-time management.

• Support Quality Assurance in managing quarantine, hold, and rejected material storage and disposition.

• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives (layout redesign, automation, WMS enhancements) to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

• Prepare and present periodic performance reports (inventory accuracy, dispatch KPIs, cost) to warehouse/supply chain leadership.

Qualifications & Experience 

Education

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional certification in Warehousing/Logistics/Inventory Management (e.g., CILT, APICS/CPIM, CSCP) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive experience in warehouse/materials management, preferably within a petrochemical, polymer, refinery, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience handling bulk polymer/resin products (PP, PE, or similar) and packaging/bagging operations strongly preferred.

• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity managing warehouse personnel.

• Demonstrated experience working in or alongside process/production units in a refinery or petrochemical complex, with exposure to HSE and process safety management systems.

• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems, specifically SAP MM/WM or equivalent, required.