Warehouse Manager

Role Overview
As a Warehouse Manager Cold Chain Operations, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of cold storage warehouse operations in Pune. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant storage and movement of temperature-controlled products while maintaining the highest service standards for our clients.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational control, people management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the cold storage warehouse, including inbound, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• Ensure strict adherence to temperature control, hygiene, food safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize warehouse capacity utilization, space planning, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead, train, and manage warehouse staff, supervisors, and contract labour.
• Coordinate with inter-city logistics, transport partners, and clients for smooth movement of goods.
• Implement SOPs and process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and regulatory requirements (FSSAI, audits, etc.).
• Track key operational KPIs such as OTIF, shrinkage, damage, and cost efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on warehouse-related operations and service issues.
• Leverage AbleColds technology platform to ensure visibility, reporting, and operational control.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in cold chain, FMCG, food, dairy, pharma, or temperature-controlled logistics.
• High sense of ownership. Willing to roll up own sleeves to get the work done
• Should have experience of operating erp/wms
• Ability to handle clients or customers directly
• Strong understanding of cold storage operations, temperature management, and inventory control.
• Proven experience in managing teams and handling multi-shift operations.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and execution skills.
• Comfortable with data, reports, and operational metrics.