Warehouse Manager

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Kroonstad is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage stock movement and warehouse efficiency. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience in continuous operations and FMCG warehouse management. Responsibilities include optimizing stock flow, managing operational costs, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and leadership skills are essential for this role. Availability for shifts and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of supervisory management experience in continuous operations.
• 3 - 5 years of FMCG warehouse management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage warehouse staff for effective stock movement.
• Optimize stock flow through operational management processes.
• Manage operational costs while developing a warehouse budget.
• Ensure safety compliance according to the OHS Act.

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

FSS/HSE auditing techniques

Education

Matric

Logistics or Supply chain management diploma

Job description

Job Description

Main Objectives

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

Key Responsibilities

• To optimize the flow of stock in the warehouse through operational management processes that includes but is not limited to:
• Warehouse utilization planning
• Process flow management and organization,
• General good housekeeping
• Picking controls
• Stock control and or rotation,
• Pallet control
• To minimize loss and meet customer requirements in line with company processes and procedures.
• Manage, control, and minimize 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 Food

Safety Standards, Policies, And Procedures Through Implementation Of

• Operational guidelines on good housekeeping practices
• Daily cleaning processes and practices
• Monitoring of operational controls
• Ongoing the management of bad goods
• Ongoing maintenance of building and premises as needed
• Planned and effective infestation controls as evident through satisfactory internal and external food safety audit results.
• To ensure a safe working environment through the compliance to the OHS Act and Premier Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• To create a high performing warehouse team through the management of staff Performance in line with the Premier way.
• Facilitate effective Invocoms and coaching and mentoring the warehouse team.
• Proactively manage talent and mitigate succession risks.

Skills And 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 16.2 appointee
• FSS/HSE auditing techniques

Qualification Requirements

• Matric
• Logistics or Supply chain management diploma

Experience Requirements

• Supervisory management of continuous operations 5 - 7 years Essential
• FMCG warehouse management 3 - 5 years Essential

Key Outputs

• 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