Site Supervisor - Pretoria West

Tailormade Solution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Johannesburg seeks an Operations Manager to oversee warehouse activities, ensuring optimal productivity and adherence to procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a logistics environment, along with supervisory skills. This role involves problem-solving and effective communication at all levels. Prepare to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a logistics/warehouse environment required.
• 2 - 3 years of supervisory experience necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and improve the production/operations.
• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities.
• Ensure optimal resource usage and productivity.

Skills

Knowledge of Warehousing

Supervisory/People management

Negotiation skills

Planning and coordinating skills

Time Management Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills on MS Office

Effective communication

Education

Matric

Job description

Duties

• Manage, monitor, improve the production/operations effectively
• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities
• Attainment of daily operational targets
• Ensure optimal resource usage and productivity across all areas
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to when executing your daily duties
• Work in a manner that ensures all your KPIs are met continuously
• Perform any other duties as required from time to time by Senior Management
• Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks
• Problem solve, negotiate, and address staff challenges
• Continuously evaluate the operations and highlight potential problems or opportunities identified
• Cultivate a culture of teamwork in the warehouse
• Escalate any incidents pertaining to the warehouse that require the involvement and attention of the warehouse manager and/or senior management
• Performance management of staff, staff training and discipline
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize warehouse operations and meet customer requirements
• Monitoring productivity
• Disciplining of staff
• Rostering of staff
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting
• Prepared to work nightshift

Candidate Requirements

• Matric
• Knowledge of Warehousing - 3 years experience in a logistics/warehouse environment (essential)
• 2 - 3 Years Supervisory/People management experience
• Computer skills on MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Knowledge of Disciplinary procedures
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Strong planning and co-coordinating skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Ability to work under pressure / time deadlines
• Honesty and integrity
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Prepared to work shifts as well as weekends