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 materialsEnsure proper material identification, labeling, bin/location control, and adherence to FIFO or FEFO practices where applicableMaintain accurate inventory records in ERP or warehouse management systemsCoordinate material issue and return transactions for production, maintenance, quality, and engineering requirementsMonitor stock levels and support cycle counts, physical inventory, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variancesOversee inward and outward movement of materials, including finished goods, scrap, and returnable itemsCoordinate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Logistics to support uninterrupted operationsEnsure safe handling of materials using forklifts, pallet trucks, cranes, and other material-handling equipmentSupervise warehouse personnel and enforce adherence to standard operating proceduresMaintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and compliance with EHS requirements and site standardsSupport packing, documentation, and dispatch activities for customer shipmentsIdentify and help resolve shortages, nonconformances, damaged materials, obsolete stock, and inventory discrepanciesDrive improvements in storage efficiency, material traceability, and inventory controlSupport audits, inspections, and investigations related to stores and inventory managementRequired Qualifications
Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, Supply Chain, or a related discipline10 to 15 years of experience in stores, warehouses, or materials management within a manufacturing environmentPrior experience supervising warehouse or stores teamsStrong understanding of inventory control, material handling, and warehouse operationsWorking knowledge of ERP or inventory management systemsSolid understanding of safety, housekeeping, and compliance requirementsPreferred Experience
Experience in control valve manufacturing, precision engineering, or flow control manufacturingFamiliarity with raw materials, machined components, bought-out parts, and finished goods handlingExposure to barcode systems, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation processesKnowledge of export packing, dispatch, and logistics coordinationExperience with Lean, 5S, or similar warehouse improvement practicesKey Competencies
Leadership and team supervisionInventory accuracy and controlAttention to detailStrong organization and prioritizationCross-functional coordinationSafety and compliance mindsetProblem solving and accountabilityContinuous improvement orientationPerformance Measures
Inventory accuracy and stock integrityOn-time issue, receipt, and dispatch performanceReduction in shortages, discrepancies, and obsolete stockWarehouse safety and housekeeping standardsAudit readiness and reconciliation performanceEffective support to production continuity and customer commitments