Supervisor - Warehouse

Job description

Job Title Stores and Warehouse Supervisor Department Manufacturing Operations / Supply Chain Location Control Valve Manufacturing Plant – Whitefield, Bangalore Position Summary The Stores and Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day warehouse and materials management activities in support of Flowserve’s control valve manufacturing operations. This role ensures accurate and timely receipt, storage, control, issuance, and dispatch of raw materials, bought-out components, consumables, tooling, spare parts, and finished goods. The position plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production continuity, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving disciplined warehouse practices. This position will be reporting to Manager – Materials and Logistics. Key Responsibilities Supervise all stores and warehouse activities, including receiving inspection support, storage, picking, packing, issuing, and dispatching materials Ensure proper material identification, labeling, bin/location control, and adherence to FIFO or FEFO practices where applicable Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or warehouse management systems Coordinate material issue and return transactions for production, maintenance, quality, and engineering requirements Monitor stock levels and support cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variances Oversee inward and outward movement of materials, including finished goods, scrap, and returnable items Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Logistics to support uninterrupted operations Ensure safe handling of materials using forklifts, pallet trucks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment Supervise warehouse personnel and enforce adherence to standard operating procedures Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and compliance with EHS requirements and site standards Support packing, documentation, and dispatch activities for customer shipments Identify and help resolve shortages, nonconformances, damaged materials, obsolete stock, and inventory discrepancies Drive improvements in storage efficiency, material traceability, and inventory control Support audits, inspections, and investigations related to stores and inventory management Required Qualifications Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, Supply Chain, or a related discipline 10 to 15 years of experience in stores, warehouses, or materials management within a manufacturing environment Prior experience supervising warehouse or stores teams Strong understanding of inventory control, material handling, and warehouse operations Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems Solid understanding of safety, housekeeping, and compliance requirements Preferred Experience Experience in control valve manufacturing, precision engineering, or flow control manufacturing Familiarity with raw materials, machined components, bought-out parts, and finished goods handling Exposure to barcode systems, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation processes Knowledge of export packing, dispatch, and logistics coordination Experience with Lean, 5S, or similar warehouse improvement practices Key Competencies Leadership and team supervision Inventory accuracy and control Attention to detail Strong organization and prioritization Cross-functional coordination Safety and compliance mindset Problem solving and accountability Continuous improvement orientation Performance Measures Inventory accuracy and stock integrity On-time issue, receipt, and dispatch performance Reduction in shortages, discrepancies, and obsolete stock Warehouse safety and housekeeping standards Audit readiness and reconciliation performance Effective support to production continuity and customer commitments