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
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Ensure proper material identification, labeling, bin/location control, and adherence to FIFO or FEFO practices where applicable
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Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or warehouse management systems
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Coordinate material issue and return transactions for production, maintenance, quality, and engineering requirements
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Monitor stock levels and support cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variances
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Oversee inward and outward movement of materials, including finished goods, scrap, and returnable items
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Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Logistics to support uninterrupted operations
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Ensure safe handling of materials using forklifts, pallet trucks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment
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Supervise warehouse personnel and enforce adherence to standard operating procedures
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Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and compliance with EHS requirements and site standards
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Support packing, documentation, and dispatch activities for customer shipments
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Identify and help resolve shortages, nonconformances, damaged materials, obsolete stock, and inventory discrepancies
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Drive improvements in storage efficiency, material traceability, and inventory control
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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
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10 to 15 years of experience in stores, warehouses, or materials management within a manufacturing environment
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Prior experience supervising warehouse or stores teams
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Strong understanding of inventory control, material handling, and warehouse operations
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Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems
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Solid understanding of safety, housekeeping, and compliance requirements
Preferred Experience
- Experience in control valve manufacturing, precision engineering, or flow control manufacturing
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Familiarity with raw materials, machined components, bought-out parts, and finished goods handling
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Exposure to barcode systems, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation processes
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Knowledge of export packing, dispatch, and logistics coordination
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Experience with Lean, 5S, or similar warehouse improvement practices
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team supervision
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Inventory accuracy and control
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Attention to detail
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Strong organization and prioritization
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Cross-functional coordination
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Safety and compliance mindset
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Problem solving and accountability
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Continuous improvement orientation
Performance Measures
- Inventory accuracy and stock integrity
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On-time issue, receipt, and dispatch performance
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Reduction in shortages, discrepancies, and obsolete stock
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Warehouse safety and housekeeping standards
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Audit readiness and reconciliation performance
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Effective support to production continuity and customer commitments
