Assistant Warehouse Manager

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Assistant Warehouse Manager - Your future position

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

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.