Warehouse Supervisor Jobs in Coimbatore Warehouse and Cold Chain

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Warehouse Supervisor positions in Coimbatore's private Warehouse and Cold Chain sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Warehousing and Cold Chain Logistics employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse operations across assigned shifts including inbound receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and outbound dispatch activities
• Monitor and report shift-level KPIs including pick accuracy, dock turnaround time, order fulfilment rate, and inventory accuracy
• Plan and allocate shift-wise manpower across inbound, outbound, and inventory zones based on daily workload
• Conduct shift handover briefings and document all pending activities, discrepancies, and equipment issues for the incoming shift supervisor
• Enforce warehouse safety rules including forklift aisle compliance, stack height limits, PPE usage, and emergency exit clearance
• Coordinate with vendors, transporters, and internal teams to resolve inbound or outbound operational issues without delay
• Support WMS operations by reviewing daily system reports, approving transactions, and escalating system errors to the IT team

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• How many warehouse staff have you directly supervised across shifts - helpers, associates, and forklift operators?
• Which KPIs do you track and report daily as a warehouse supervisor?
• How do you handle a situation where inbound deliveries are delayed and the receiving team is idle?
• Have you managed both inbound and outbound operations simultaneously during a shift?
• How do you enforce safety compliance on the warehouse floor among experienced as well as new workers?
• What WMS have you used for monitoring and approving warehouse transactions?
• How do you manage shift handover to ensure no pending tasks fall through the gap?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

Graduate or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain for warehouse operations roles; WMS (warehouse management system) proficiency for inventory and operations roles; FSSAI food safety certification for food and FMCG cold storage roles; Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for cold store technician roles; ITI Electrician for refrigeration plant support roles; APICS CSCP for senior supply chain roles; forklift operation certification for material handling roles; GST and e-way bill compliance for dispatch and documentation; ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 awareness for quality and compliance roles in food cold chain