Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor - Ras Al Khaimah

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf GCC, based in RAK, UAE could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyones contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach continues to grow, and we are looking for passionate, ambitious leaders to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team member to join us in the Supply Chain Department as the Warehouse Supervisor, based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Lead day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety, efficient processes, accuracy, damage-free handling, and on-time, in-full shipments; develop, implement, and monitor warehouse protocols aligned with supply chain objectives; allocate resources to meet operational requirements to ensure the availability and delivery of all goods; identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency; and coach and develop the team, uphold safety and quality standards, and continuously improve processes and KPIs.

Safety

What you’ll be doing:

• Run daily toolbox talks and pre-shift briefings; enforce PPE and safe behaviors. Daily safety walks.
• Drives a “stop work if unsafe” culture.
• Conduct and document risk assessments (LMRA’s), near-miss and incident reporting together with corrective actions.
• Ensure daily equipment pre-inspection are completed and follow up with maintenance for repairs etc.
• Ensure housekeeping and 5S standards; keep aisles (forklift/pedestrian), docks, and emergency exits clear.
  
  

Operations

• Plan, monitor and Align with Dispatch, Supply Chain and Production teams for all incoming and outgoing materials on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to ensure personnel and equipment availability.
• Plan weekly shifts outlining personnel with duties, priorities etc.
• Execute the daily plan: Receiving, put-away, order assemble, loading etc.
• Prioritize daily tasks per shift and assign staff together with both dispatch and SC teams.
• Align with Production, Planning and Order Management on the production plan and allocate materials accordingly within the warehouse: warehouse utilization, capacity planning.
• Raise claims for all discrepancies, damages etc. for inbound trading/merchandise materials as well as owned produced products; segregating materials into quarantine areas and follow with relevant departments to clear physical and in SAP.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and resolve any issues that may arise.
  
  

Inventory

• Maintain a high-level inventory accuracy through periodical cycle counts, reconciliations, root-cause analysis, and process corrections.
• Maintain and monitor FIFO/FEFO for all materials and highlight to relevant stakeholders/product managers on slow moving/aging/expiring materials.
• Perform quarterly inventory counts, reconcile, manage discrepancies/investigate and report.
  
  

People

• Develop and implement training programs to improve warehouse staff skills and knowledge.
• Conduct quarterly performance evaluations and provide coaching and guidance to all warehouse personnel.
• Build engagement and accountability, model safe and compliant behavior.
  
  

Reporting

• Monitor, analyse and report warehouse performance metrics, including inventory levels, shipping and receiving rates, and order fulfilment rates.
• Weekly and monthly reporting as aligned with Head of Department.
  
  

General

• Develop and implement training programs to improve warehouse staff skills and knowledge.
• Conduct quarterly performance evaluations and provide coaching and guidance to all warehouse personnel.
• Maintain close collaboration with all HOD’s and their key personnel.
  
  

What We’d Love For You To Have

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you dont already have, wed love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, or equivalent.
• Very well experienced in all WH & Supply Chain Functions.
• Extensive experience in Warehousing, Logistics and operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis
• Experience in process improvement and Project Management.
• Proficient in Warehouse, Logistics and Transport IT systems/software (WMS, TMS etc. an advantage.
• Excellent communication. people and leadership abilities.
• High level of accuracy as well as structured way of working.
• Business-oriented degree in Supply Chain and Logistics fields and/or 7 to 10 years relevant experience.
• Ability to work with self-motivation under tight timelines.
• Fluent in English – the respective language of the country is a plus.
  
  

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Benefits
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASAs reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.

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