Warehouse Manager – Food Industry

Job Description: Warehouse Manager – Food Industry (Mundra Operations)Company: PDA Flow Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd.Location: Mundra, GujaratThe OpportunityFlow Supply Chain is looking for a Warehouse Manager with strong operational leadership and a deep understanding of food storage and distribution. The role offers the opportunity to lead warehouse operations for reputed FMCG and food industry clients, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and customer excellence.Who This Role Is ForIndividuals who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic warehouse environment.Leaders who take ownership, drive operational excellence, and inspire their teams.Professionals passionate about food safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement.Those who enjoy solving problems, optimizing systems, and delivering best-in-class service.Key Responsibilities1. Operations ManagementOversee end-to-end warehouse operations, including inward, storage, and dispatch of goods.Maintain daily inward/outward plans for perishable and non-perishable materials.Implement FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expiry-First-Out) practices.Ensure smooth coordination between receiving, storage, and order fulfillment teams.2. Inventory ManagementConduct daily cycle counts and verify expiry dates.Ensure real-time tracking using SAP WMS or digital inventory systems.Optimize space utilization through efficient racking, bin merging, and category-based storage.Validate stock levels against customer forecasts to prevent shortages or overstocking.3. Workforce Planning & Team ManagementEnsure adequate manpower availability as per daily operational plans.Maintain close coordination with manpower contractors and develop backup workforce plans for peak seasons.Drive team training and upskilling in food safety and warehouse operations.4. Warehouse Hygiene & Food SafetyEnforce compliance with FSSAI, HACCP, and FDA standards.Conduct daily sanitation checks and maintain temperature-controlled storage zones.Prepare for internal and third-party audits with complete documentation and readiness.5. Reporting & MISGenerate daily MIS reports on stock movement, wastage, and operational performance.Maintain audit-compliant records for inward/outward transactions and temperature logs.Escalate deviations or exceptions in temperature, quality, or hygiene immediately.6. Client Communication & Service ExcellenceMaintain strong, proactive communication with customers on stock levels, order status, and issue resolutions.Present periodic performance reports to clients and ensure alignment on SLAs.Build long-term client relationships through transparency and reliability.7. Productivity & Continuous ImprovementAnalyze daily productivity and optimize manpower deployment.Implement KPIs and track staff performance to enhance throughput.Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.8. Training & People DevelopmentConduct ongoing training in food handling, safety, HACCP, and emergency response.Promote a learning culture that encourages accountability and professional growth.9. Compliance & SafetyEnsure the warehouse complies with all statutory, safety, and food-handling regulations.Promote a culture of discipline, integrity, and accountability.Guarantee product integrity from receipt to dispatch with full traceability.Qualifications & SkillsMinimum 5 years of warehouse or supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.Prior experience in food or FMCG warehousing is preferred.Hands-on experience with SAP / WMS systems and Excel-based MIS reporting.Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSSAI, and food storage compliance standards.Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.Ability to manage client expectations and cross-functional teams effectively.What You’ll BringA mindset of ownership and a passion for operational excellence.A problem-solving attitude with the ability to lead under pressure.Commitment to continuous learning, team growth, and ethical leadership.Drive to position Flow Supply Chain as a benchmark in warehouse excellence.Why Join Flow Supply ChainAt Flow, we believe in empowering leaders who drive change. You’ll be part of a fast-growing 3PL company committed to building world-class warehousing standards for the food industry. 📧 Email: rdevalla@flowsc.in 🚀 Let’s build the future of supply chain together