Assistant Warehouse Manager

Assistant Warehouse Manager

As Assistant Warehouse Manager in our Fragrance & Beauty division, you will support the day-to-day management of warehouse operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and team performance. This role will lead frontline warehouse teams, drive a strong safety-first culture, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant operations.

Working location: 1 Pioneer Turn (On-Site)

Reporting to: Logistics Manager

Main Responsibilities

• A. Safety, Health & Compliance

• Champion and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all warehouse operations.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, company policies, GMP requirements, and industry standards.

• Conduct safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions where necessary.

• Drive adherence to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe operation of warehouse equipment and facilities.

• Promote employee ownership of safety through proactive hazard identification, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• B. Dangerous Goods (DG) Cargo Management

• Ensure DG cargo is properly classified, labelled, documented, stored, and handled in accordance with regulations.

• Maintain DG storage facilities and emergency preparedness standards, including segregation and safety controls.

• Ensure personnel involved in DG operations are appropriately trained and certified.

• Coordinate and manage responses to DG incidents, spills, leaks, and emergency situations.

• Maintain accurate DG records and support internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

• C. Warehouse Operations Management

• Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.

• Ensure operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and achievement of service level commitments.

• Optimize manpower deployment, warehouse capacity, equipment utilization, and workflow productivity.

• Monitor operational KPIs, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including QA, QC, Transportation, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure seamless cargo flow and service delivery.

• D. People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline warehouse personnel to achieve operational and safety objectives.

• Manage workforce planning, attendance, disciplinary matters, and employee performance.

• Ensure shift teams are adequately staffed, trained, and operating in compliance with company standards.

• Drive employee engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture.

• Motivate teams to consistently deliver operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• E. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify operational inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities to improve warehouse performance.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Lean, 5S, PDCA, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Standardize, review, and enhance SOPs to drive operational consistency, compliance, and efficiency.

• Foster a culture of employee engagement, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

• Support warehouse digitalization, automation, and technology enhancement initiatives.

• Main Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of people management experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, including supervising shopfloor teams.

• Strong safety and compliance mindset, with experience in risk management, incident prevention, and regulatory adherence.

• Experience in regulated environments such as Chemicals, Pharma, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or 3PL operations.

• Knowledge of DG operations, handling requirements, and relevant certifications will be an advantage.

• Proficient in warehouse systems (WMS/SAP), inventory control, and driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.

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