Supply Chain Supervisor

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:

• 2 to 5 years