Warehouse Manager

Premier Fmcg; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to manage staff and ensure efficient stock movement. The role involves optimizing stock flow and managing operational costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in warehouse management and staff leadership. The position requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to work in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years supervisory management experience in continuous operations.
• 3-5 years FMCG warehouse management experience is essential.
• Availability for excessive working hours including weekends and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage warehouse staff for effective stock movement.
• Optimise stock flow through operational management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and policies.
• Manage operational costs through effective budget practices.
• Create a high-performing warehouse team through effective management.

Skills

Stock and cost management processes

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership and supervisory skills

Disciplinary process and procedures

Performance management skills

Training, coaching, and mentoring

Lean Green Belt qualification

Operational cost management principles

Process control systems

Health and Safety Act requirements

FFSC background & training

Education

Matric

Logistics or Supply Chain Management diploma

Job description

Main Objectives

To supervise and manage warehouse staff to ensure effective and efficient stock movement from inbound to outbound.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise the flow of stock in the warehouse through operational management processes that includes but is not limited to:
• Warehouse utilisation planning
• Process flow management and organisation
• General good housekeeping
• Picking controls
• Stock control and/or rotation
• Pallet control
• Bulk flour tankers – minimise loss and meet customer requirements in line with company processes and procedures.
• Manage, control, and minimise operational costs through the development of a warehouse budget and internal cost management practices in collaboration with the site management team.
• Participate in site continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives as and when required.
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to the requirements of Premier FMCG Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures through implementation of operational guidelines on good housekeeping practices, daily cleaning processes, and monitoring of operational controls.
• Ongoing maintenance of building and premises as needed, including planned and effective infestation controls with satisfactory internal and external food safety audit results.
• Ensure a safe working environment through compliance with the OHS Act and Premier Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Create a high performing warehouse team through management of staff performance in line with the Premier way, including facilitation of effective Invocoms and coaching and mentoring the warehouse team.
• Proactively manage talent and mitigate succession risks.

Skills & Attributes Required

• Stock and cost management processes
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Disciplinary process and procedures
• Performance management skills
• Training, coaching, and mentoring
• Lean Green Belt qualification
• Operational cost management principles
• Process control systems
• Health and Safety Act requirements for 8.2 appointee
• FFSC background & training within environment qualification

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Matric
• Logistics or Supply Chain Management diploma
• Supervisory management of continuous operations 5 – 7 years (Essential)
• FMCG warehouse management 3 – 5 years (Essential)
• Availability for excessive working hours, including weekends and shifts, as required by the role
• Ability to work in environments exposed to noise and warm temperatures, such as the milling facilities
• Own transportation to commute to work locations or travel as necessary