- South Africa
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 79066
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Responsible for managing all operational teams and strategies. Managing the outbound processes with outbound team leader and the inbound processes with inbound team leader.
Ensuring full compliance with company and SHEQ requirements.
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects in the warehouse operations to support growth, increased profitability and supply a first-class service
Brief Description of Key Performance Areas
Compile and drive all strategies on Operations.
Spearhead initiatives to improve inbound and outbound operations, including reduction in error-rates , flow analysis, policy & procedure reviews
Compile and implement operational policies and procedures
Define, drive, analyse and report on monthly Warehouse KPIs and output
Develop and train all team members to best practice standards Deploy technology, digitisation and automation across inbound and outbound operations to improve customer service and contribute towards stock accuracy
Define, implement and execute Standard Operating Procedures within Operations
Drive collaboration with other warehouse teams, procurement, product & engineering
Responsible for overall Quality and Health and Safety in the Warehouse Shared responsibility for security of site to ensure products are kept safely and securely
Manage the Warehouse equipment cost-effectively
Ensure all teams actively contribute towards the standard of housekeeping
Ensure all teams actively contribute towards the standard of housekeeping.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Skills and Knowledge Requirements:Logistics, Supply Chain or Business administration degree or diploma
10+ years’ experience managing a Warehouse / DC function in similar industry
Prior management experience required with demonstrated ability to lead and create a high performance team and culture
Continuous improvement (6 sigma, lean methodology, 6S) proven track record
Complex environment (30,000+ SKUs, industrial / mechanical product). Product knowledge of Electrical Insulation and Conductors on rotating machines etc. a strong advantage
Highly computer literate, proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
Systems knowledge: WMS, ERP e.g. Sage X3 (advantageous) and other relevant technologies
The job requires strong written and oral communication skills.
Highly effective interpersonal skills needed including conflict management
Ability to lead and prioritise different outputs independently
Experience in managing shift work is advantageous
Forklift operator and / or other MHE licenced operator (working at heights required)
Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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