A manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Foreman-Warehouse to coordinate daily material movement between the warehouse and shop floor. The role supervises material handlers and helpers, ensures timely issuance and receipt of materials, and works closely with production, planning and quality teams to keep operations running smoothly and on schedule.
About the Role — Warehouse & Shop Floor Coordination
Core Focus: Coordinating material movement between the warehouse and the shop floor
Team Leadership: Supervising material handlers/helpers in loading, unloading and internal movement
Systems Used: ERP platforms such as Xpedeon, SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
Inventory Practices: FIFO/FEFO methods, cycle counts and physical inventory support
Career Opportunity & Operational Impact
Operational Backbone: Directly supports production timelines through efficient material flow
Cross-Department Role: Coordinates with production, planning and quality departments daily
Skill Development: Build strong ERP, inventory control and warehouse leadership experience
Career Growth: Establish a supervisory track record within UAE manufacturing and logistics
Position Overview
This Foreman-Warehouse role involves coordinating daily material movement, supervising material handlers and helpers, ensuring timely issuance and receipt of materials, coordinating with production, planning and quality departments, performing accurate ERP transactions, maintaining records of stock movements, monitoring material availability, ensuring proper storage and FIFO/FEFO compliance, and supporting cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
Why This Role Matters: As Foreman-Warehouse, you keep production running on time by ensuring materials move accurately and efficiently between warehouse and shop floor, lead a team of material handlers with hands-on coordination skills, maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined ERP transactions, support cross-functional teamwork across production and quality, and build a strong foundation for a long-term warehouse leadership career.
Key Responsibilities
Material Movement & Coordination
- Coordinate daily material movement between the warehouse and shop floor
- Ensure timely issuance of raw materials and receipt of finished or returned materials
- Coordinate with production, planning, quality and other departments to meet operational requirements
Team Supervision
- Supervise material handlers/helpers engaged in loading, unloading and internal material movement
- Provide leadership to manage warehouse helpers and coordinate daily activities
ERP & Documentation
- Perform accurate ERP/system transactions for all material movements
- Maintain records of material transfers, stock movements and related documentation
- Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
Inventory Control & Safety
- Ensure proper storage, identification and handling of materials
- Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices are followed where applicable
- Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities
- Maintain good housekeeping and ensure compliance with company safety procedures
- Report operational issues, delays or inventory discrepancies promptly to the Warehouse Supervisor
- Assist in implementing warehouse process improvements and maintaining inventory accuracy
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience coordinating with production/shop floor teams
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Xpedeon, SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics
- Good knowledge of warehouse documentation and inventory control
Essential Skills
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Good organizational and planning abilities
- Basic computer and ERP system knowledge
- Attention to detail and accuracy in system entries
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production timelines
- Leadership skills to manage warehouse helpers and coordinate daily activities
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely material delivery to the shop floor
- Accuracy of ERP/system transactions and inventory accuracy
- Material movement turnaround time
- Production support without material-related delays
- Compliance with safety and warehouse procedures
About the Warehouse & Manufacturing Environment
This role sits at the center of a manufacturing operation in the United Arab Emirates, where efficient material flow between the warehouse and shop floor directly supports production timelines. The Foreman-Warehouse works closely with production, planning and quality teams, using ERP systems and structured inventory practices to maintain accuracy, safety and operational efficiency across daily warehouse activities.
Career Excellence: Lead warehouse operations that keep manufacturing production running smoothly and on time.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse Supervisors: With 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- ERP-Experienced Coordinators: Skilled in SAP, Oracle, Xpedeon or Microsoft Dynamics
- Logistics & Supply Chain Graduates: With warehouse operations experience
- Team Leaders: Confident supervising material handlers and daily warehouse activities
- Inventory Control Specialists: Experienced with FIFO/FEFO and cycle count processes
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