Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd); Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage an operational team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring that daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of record keeping and compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification and additional credentials in Supply Chain or Operations Management, coupled with experience in a supervisory role within a unionized setting. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to continuous improvement, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification with additional qualifications in Supply Chain or Operations Management.
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with shift KPIs and perform accurate record keeping.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operational Management

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Pressure Management

Education

Matric Qualification

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

WMS Systems

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• The incumbent will be responsible for an operational team, ensuring the achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• The successful candidate must ensure all relevant shift KPIs are met, and controls are performed correctly, accurately, and in accordance with procedures.
• Proper record keeping, effective communication of all shift operations-related issues, and updating work instructions and SOPs will be essential.
• This person will be responsible for stock counts, housekeeping, and assisting the stock control team in following up on stock discrepancies for all stock transferred from production and sold to customers, using WMS/ERP systems.
• The incumbent is expected to regularly identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within their area of responsibility.

Knowledge and Skills

• The successful candidate will have a Matric qualification, with additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, along with previous supervisory or management experience leading a team in a highly unionized environment.
• The incumbent should possess the ability to work under pressure and be familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and WMS (Warehouse Management System).