Junior Shift Manager

takealot.com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African online retailer is in search of a Junior Shift Manager to oversee a full shift at their KZN Warehouse. This role involves managing operations, ensuring order targets are met, and supporting a multi-cultural team. The ideal candidate will have a high energy level, a strong background in logistics, and effective communication skills. Additional requirements include 3-5 years of supervisory experience and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Supervisory experience in logistics or distribution environment.
• Self-starter with high energy levels.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team.

Responsibilities

• Run a full shift independently.
• Ensure customer orders are shipped by 5pm daily.
• Manage labour versus volumes and costs.

Skills

People management

Decision making

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage change

Education

Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate

Supply Chain or Logistics higher certificate

Job description

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Junior Shift Manager to join our team at Our KZN Warehouse.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your experience.

Due to the increase of volumes, we requested a Jnr Shift Manager to assist us to run an additional shift as we have gone into a 3 shift structure. The other reason for this additional role was so that the current two Shift Managers work their normal 8 hour week and also run their own two shifts instead of working the 6 day weeks and additional hours per day they have been running. The Jnr Shift Manager will also be responsible to run a full shift on his own. He will have Champions reporting into him who will assist him to ensure we achieve the following. This job will assist us in achieving our targets because all three shifts will now have their own shift managers to run the shifts.

Role reports to:

Shift Manager

Key responsibilities

• The Jnr Shift Manager will also be responsible to run a full shift on his
• He will have Champions reporting into him who will assist him to ensure we achieve the following.
• Outbound KPI's – Customer orders to be shipped by 5pm daily.
• Adhere to and enforce SLA compliance
• Picking and Packing Productivity – Ensure that we meet company targets.
• Cost control – manage labour / heads on shift vs volumes and hours.
• Packing costs – manage usage on the floor.
• Housekeeping – manage the team to ensure they keep areas within standards.
• Goals – ensure that each individual has a clear understanding of their goals
• Apply our company values into daily tasks
• Operating Targets achieved, budget controlled and phased accordingly
• Safety social systems entrenched

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate
• Supply Chain or Logistics higher certificate is preferred
• 3-5 years Supervisory experience in logistics or distribution environment
• People management experience, good oral and written communication skills
• Decision making and problem solving ability
• Ability to manage change within a logistics operation
• Will commit and achieve targets and project timelines
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends if necessary, in an operational 7/365 environment
• Self-starter with high energy levels a must
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural team

Attributes

• Experts at DOING, they can not only design but also execute.
• Analytical, able to use data to make decisions. Letting data decide but not consume
• Technical knowledge
• Although innovation is important, GREAT requires a lot of work. This does not happen only in business hours
• Hands on and action orientated
• Curious. Always questioning the status quo
• Review internal processes and continue to iterate and innovate to improve department continuously
• Not averse to risk
• Business smart
• Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• Self-directed, taking action based on own initiative;
• Able to communicate clearly and not afraid to voice an opinion, no matter how unpopular

The Environment

• We like to work hard but also enjoy ourselves. We love what we do and what we are creating.
• You must possess a sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously with various deadlines.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.

Hours

• Shift work when required.
• Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and/or overtime regularly.

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.