Shift Manager : Warehouse at Famous Brands

About the position

Introduction

The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing business operations, delegating tasks to team members, and resolving problems that occur on their shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for all warehouse functions and activities
• Manage all functions within the warehouse to ensure an efficient and cost-effective working environment
• Manage all Company assets with care and ensure services and repairs are done with urgency when required
• Setting performance metrics for team members and work with team members to ensure all metrics are met
• Properly resolving problems and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management
• Building and maintaining staff morale and meeting VyV targets
• Ensure all legal requirements are complied with in terms or certification
• Ensure Company Policies and Procedures are followed and that all staff is well informed and educated where the Policy or Procedure applies to them
• Resource Management done to ensure efficiency and overtime not to exceed the legal limits
• Ensure that all security systems are in-place and in working order to prevent or significantly minimize the loss or theft of product
• Ensure that all vehicles are loaded palletized at all times and that they are ready for dispatch as per the Ops plan
• Ensure that leave policies are complied with, that leave plans are in place and that third party labour as a result of leave is kept at a minimum
• Manage the operational aspect of stock takes to ensure sufficient resources are available and trained correctly
• Assist in the development of work stoppage contingency and peak plans for area of responsibility
• Ensure contingency, performance management, development and training plans are in place for all warehouse staff
• Responsible for neat housekeeping of the warehouse internally and externally
• Manage the CHEP account and ensure that regular stock takes are conducted
• Drive yard management with suppliers and ensure safe operations of yard
• Any lawful and reasonable request

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management or related field
• At least 5 years' experience in similar role
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
• Warehouse Management System
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Computer literacy in Ms Office applications (Ms Word, Ms Excel, and Ms Power Point) and Knowledge of Warehousing Management software
• Supply Chain Management experience
• Inventory Management knowledge
• Customer Service Orientation
• Strong leadership skills