Warehouse Team Leader (INBOUND) (Centurion)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the smooth running of the Inbound warehouse operations by overseeing all the warehouse activities; ensuring targets are met, quality standards are upheld, and safety regulations are adhered to.

Daily Operations:

• Ensure daily targets for the inbound shift are met;
• Assume full control of the inbound 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 inbound issues in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Ensure supplier deliveries are received, inspected, verified, processed on the system, and allocated accordingly;
• Monitor and maintain quality standards, ensuring products meet required specifications;
• Maintain a stock rotation on an inventory based on FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principle;
• Manage shelf life to ensure no short dated and/or expired material and/or products are received or picked;
• Ensure expired and reject stock are dealt with on a timely basis and according to necessary standards;
• Work with Quality control team to ensure products are on the acceptable industry standard;
• Manage the safe storage, exchanging and flow of RTT pallets;
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the shift;
• Collaborate with other Shift Leaders to ensure seamless operation.

Daily reporting:

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

Manage Team Performance :

• • • 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.

Safety Protocol

• 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 protocols

Educational Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification or diploma in supply chain or logistics

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 5 years’ work experience in a similar role in a factory/ warehouse setting.
• Experience in a food manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role
• Understanding of warehouse operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, presentation Outlook).

Key Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities