Supply Chain Manager

Greys Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in Pinetown is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities include developing operational strategies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years experience in a food manufacturing industry, with 5 years in managerial capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Fully computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth.
• Manage and supervise planners and logistical staff.
• Maintain and enforce health and safety protocols.

Skills

Supply Chain management

Logistics coordination

Inventory control

Health and safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification - Supply Chain / Logistics / Inventory

Job description

A manufacturing and packing of foods company based in Pinetown is looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to join their team.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Supply Chain / Logistics / Inventory or similar.
• Min 10 years experience in a food manufacturing industry min 5 year of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Traceable references
• Clear fingerprints
• Fully computer literate

Job Functions

• Develop and implement strategies for operational growth to facilitate business targets.
• Managing and supervising planners and logistical staff, including mentoring.
• Maintain and enforce all health and safety protocols in the warehouse.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks with staff.
• Maintain all equipment, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Ensure 5S standards and housekeeping are always maintained.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO Quality and Environmental standards, and all necessary documentation required is maintained and reported at audits.
• Addresses layout of warehouse to ensure optimum space utilisation and safe storage of all stock as per legislative requirements.
• Maintains FIFO and batch traceability.
• Manage Staff (Complement of 50 employees)
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory by enforcing tight control of all inbound and outbound movements and reconciliations and monthly counts.