About the position
Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
Join a leading automotive battery manufacturer driving operational excellence across South Africa.
Elandsfontein, Johannesburg | R411K CTC
About Our Client
Our client is a trusted leader in the automotive manufacturing industry, known for producing premium-quality battery solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, they continue to set benchmarks for supply chain efficiency and product excellence. The company offers a dynamic environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of daily operations.
The Role: Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
The Supply Chain Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end warehouse and transport operations during designated shifts. This includes overseeing inventory control, dispatch, returns, and staff performance to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational flow, enforcing compliance standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily shift activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.
- Allocate manpower, plan workloads, and manage attendance to meet operational targets.
- Conduct daily checks on product presentation, voltage, and warehouse standards.
- Perform and verify daily cycle counts, stock takes, and SAP updates.
- Ensure dispatch and deliveries are completed according to schedules and documentation.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to enhance performance and compliance.
- Maintain accurate and timely shift reports, KPI tracking, and performance summaries.
- Oversee compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
About You
- Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Management (NQF 5 minimum; Diploma preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a warehouse or supply chain supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of SAP, WMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to manage shift operations and lead diverse teams effectively.
- Skilled in inventory control, workflow planning, and performance monitoring.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Resilient, proactive, and capable of maintaining focus under pressure.
Desired Skills:
- Process Logistics
- Logistics Management
- Operations and Logistics
- JIT
- Supply Chain Operations
- Supply chain planning
Desired Work Experience:
