Warehouse Team Leader – Outbound (Food Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  Warehouse Team Leader – Outbound (Food Manufacturing)
Location:  Sunderland Ridge
Remuneration: R20 000 - R26 000

Our client, in the Food Manufacturing industry, is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader – Outbound to join their team in Sunderland Ridge.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Daily Operations:

• Ensure daily targets for the outbound shift are met. 
• Assume full control of the outbound facility, ensuring safety, security, hygiene, and compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Implement efficient warehouse layout and organisation to optimise space utilisation
• Ensure optimal planning and forecasting of resources and capacity to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives.
• Work with the supply and demand planner to address outbound issues in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Manage the accurate receiving, packing and storing of stock in the correct location
• Oversee the picking and despatch process
• Accountable for ensuring that shipments are delivered to customers within the requested delivery window
• Conduct stock counts, ensure accurate inventory records, analyse variances, and maintain proper stock levels.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards, ensuring products meet required specifications. 
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the shift. 
• Collaborate with other Shift Managers to ensure seamless operations. 

• Prepare shift reports detailing any issues encountered, and resolutions.
• Ensure the full functioning and use of Shop ware to capture and monitor operational activities.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers during the shift.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing training to existing staff.
• Manage team performance and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Develop, implement, and ensure all SOPs are adhered to

• Ensure all machinery and equipment are in good working condition and report any malfunctions.
• Enforce safety regulations and ensure that all workers adhere to safety guidelines.
• Ensure proper maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to hygiene and safety protocol
  

POSITION INFO:
Required qualification and working knowledge:

• Relevant qualification or diploma in supply chain or logistics
• At least 5 years’ work experience in a similar role in a warehouse setting.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
• Understanding of warehouse operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, presentation Outlook).