Warehouse Section Head

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Supervising, organizing and coordinating all activities associated with Warehousing to ensure the timely receiving, storage and disbursement of materials to the end user.
• Reporting on all activities in accordance with Materials Management Procedures and all relevant statutory and legal requirements.
• Customer liaison with key Maintenance, Planning and Production personnel.
• Ensuring the day-to-day operation of the Warehouse is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, including receiving, storage and distribution of materials to support maintenance and production activities regarding inventory requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures and drives the continuous improvement/development of supply related processes within the Warehousing group through the application of the JIGPC Business System processes.
• Directs and coordinates Warehouse operations by ensuring that all materials are correctly packaged, handled and recorded using manual, mechanical or electronic means in accordance with Materials Management operating procedures.
• Coordinates the optimization of stock holdings by planning activities that ensure inventory is controlled in a secure and usable manner through sound inventory management and security principles.
• Ensures that the recording of all inventory movements in and out of the warehouse through electronic and mechanical means is done in accordance with Material Management procedures.
• Develops a plan to ensure that physical inventory holdings match the electronic inventory management systems through both ad-hoc and cyclical counting of all inventory items.
• Actively involved in the planning process by providing detailed advice on stock levels and movements to stakeholders.
• Contributes to the knowledge of customers of the supply system by providing training and high-level assistance as required.
• Drives the objectives for exceeding safety and environment targets through ensuring safe work practices and housekeeping standards are followed by leadership and all reporting staff.
• Ensures that hazardous and dangerous materials are handled, stored and transported in accordance with appropriate procedures, standards and legislation.
• Uses knowledge to develop and undertake continuous improvement of Warehouse related procedures and functions.
• Actively encourages team development.
• Controls and manages planned and unplanned leave according to JIGPC leave management guidelines.
• Responsible for managing, planning and forecasting of budget for operation of Warehouse.
• The incumbent will brief and assist Stores, Maintenance and Production personnel where necessary and will carry out all the work as required to meet the customer’s requirements.
• The incumbent is required to take reasonable care of plant and equipment to ensure their own safety and the safety of those around them, utilizing all Personal Protective Equipment.
• The incumbent will undertake duties in accordance with standard operating and administrative procedures.

SKILLS

• Extensive skills in computerized stock control systems (SAP) are required.
• Must have a broad computer knowledge, which includes proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Hazardous Materials Handling training.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Materials Management or relevant field.
• Above average level of verbal and written English skills as a minimum.
• Above average level of problem-solving skills as a minimum.
• Average level of mechanical aptitude as a minimum.
• Should either currently have a License/Operating certificate to operate mobile equipment identified for use in Warehouse or have the ability to receive one shortly after hire.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in chemical/refinery/gas plant maintenance/inspection/engineering.
• 5+ years previous material handling experience.
• 3-5 years experience in a supervisory position.

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