Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations:

• Supervise and coordinate all warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping.

• Ensure all warehouse operations are conducted in compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.

• Manage daily inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods.

• Issue raw materials, repack materials, and packing materials to the production and repacking departments.

Inventory Control:

• Maintain an accurate inventory system through regular cycle counts and audits.

• Oversee proper storage and handling of products to prevent damage or loss.

• Implement and enforce inventory management best practices to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of warehouse staff, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

• Schedule and allocate tasks to warehouse staff to meet operational demands.

• Ensure operators continuously improve through Operational Excellence (OpEx), Kaizens, and Best Catches.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development opportunities to staff.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality through Kaizens and Operational Excellence (OpEx).

• Implement new systems or technologies that enhance warehouse productivity and accuracy.

• Analyze and resolve any operational bottlenecks or issues.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that the warehouse is organized, clean, and complies with safety standards.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and lead the team in maintaining a safe working environment.

• Provide safety training and ensure employees adhere to safety protocols.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of inventory movements, shipments, and stock levels.

• Generate regular reports on warehouse performance, including productivity, shipping times, and inventory accuracy.

• Address discrepancies and provide corrective action as needed.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Purchase, Production, Lab, and Logistics) to ensure smooth coordination of activities.

• Ensure clear communication and collaboration between the warehouse team and other parts of the company to meet customer demands.

Qualifications:

• 10 + years Basic degree with  MBA in Operations/ Supply Chain Management with specialization in warehouse domain n

• Working knowledge of the WM module in SAP (Mandatory).

• Proficiency in Kannada and English, with strong communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills.

• Excellent supervisory abilities.

• Good understanding and exposure to global work culture.

• Strong reporting and documentation skills.

• Highly self-motivated and directed.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Strong customer service orientation.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.