About the position
Our client is urgently seeking to employ an experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Manager at their organization
Our client is urgently seeking to employ an experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Manager at their organization
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Job Description:
The Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of our warehouse, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of products. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Matric
- Experience in warehouse management.
- Must have worked in the foundry/manufacturing industry.
- Must have 5+ years of experience as a warehouse supervisor.
- Syspro and bar-coding stock system experience a must.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Must have a valid Forklift licence
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Ensure the accurate and timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials and products.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Monitor and manage warehouse equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working condition.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as production and logistics, to optimize warehouse operations.
- Prepare and maintain reports on warehouse performance, including inventory levels, order fulfilment, and staff productivity.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for various items and components.
- Report on the aging of stock.
- Identify obsolete stock and follow process to dispose of obsolete stock.
- Manage the issue of protective clothing.
- Contribute to the adoption of new procurement processes.
- Manage stores layout and stock layout throughout the foundry.
- Monitor internal sock requests and ensure approval is in place.
- Inspect goods received and agree quantities to delivery notes, sign for accurate delivery of goods.
- Ensure Stores clerks capture data on time and accurately
- Ensure that all paperwork is processed timeously and handed over to AP
- Conduct weekly stock take on high value material
- Investigate and explain stock variances.
- Implement controls to manage stock losses.
- Organise and manage the year-end stock count.
- Present requests to open new stock items.
- Report any unethical activities to line manager
- Act as a back-up for any of your team members.
Desired Skills:
- Syspro
- Bar-coding
- Warehouse Management
