Warehouse Supervisor

Smith Garb And Associates Cc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Germiston is looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily operations and logistics processes. The role involves overseeing a team of 12, ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining inventory accuracy through SAP. Candidates should have a diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management and at least five years of supervisory experience in a warehouse environment. This position offers a chance to optimize logistics efficiency and maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Completed Diploma in Warehouse / Logistics Management.
• 5 years proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor.
• Experience with handling equipment such as forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the warehouse with 12 staff.
• Maintain inventory record accuracy using SAP tools.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics management

SAP proficiency

Education

Diploma in Warehouse / Logistics Management

Tools

SAP WMS

Barcode Scanners

Forklifts

Vertical Storage units

Electric Reach Trucks

Job description

Overview

Start asap or January

Well-known Engineering concern based in Germiston, has an opening for a Warehouse Supervisor to join their team.

Qualifications

• A completed Diploma in Warehouse / Logistics Management, coupled with 5 years proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor.
• Proven experience working with handling equipment i.e. forklifts and / or reach trucks with SAP essential.

Responsibilities

• KPI's include: overseeing and co-ordinating the daily operations of the warehouse which includes supervision of 12 staff.
• Optimizing logistics processes i.e. ensuring efficient inbound, internal and outbound flows of materials; identify areas for process improvement to maximize efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Maintain and improve 5S housekeeping standards and document continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure personnel safety by monitoring safe loading, offloading and material stacking on warehouse high-rack system.
• Provide a safe working environment by strictly adhering to all company policies, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Maintaining inventory record accuracy through diligent use of SAP WMS tools.
• Supervising, mentoring, motivating, training and developing personnel to meet operational goals and customer demands.
• Ensure all equipment, i.e. Barcode Scanners, Vertical Storage units, Cranes, Forklifts, Electric Reach Trucks and pallet jacks are properly maintained and operators are certified to use them.
• Inbound Materials Processing: Plan, coordinate and monitor the goods receiving and put away processes for incoming raw materials and finished goods from internal and external sources.
• Ensure all incoming deliveries are verified against purchase orders and production orders.
• Ensure all goods received during the shift have all been processed on SAP in the same shift.
• Ensure non-conforming materials are returned to suppliers within 7 days.
• Ensure incoming materials are correctly identified and are put away into their designated storage types / sections and bin locations.
• Ensure space optimization to facilitate efficient put away and stock retrieval to improve productivity.
• Ensure stock is preserved during put away and FIFO principles are adhered to by personnel.
• Internal Materials Processing: Oversee the picking of materials based on production orders and MRP scheduling, ensuring timely delivery to meet manufacturing deadlines.
• Oversee order picking for the assembly line by ensuring Storemen are picking according to the bills of materials requirements for each product.
• Oversee the efficient flow of raw materials, and sub-assemblies from storage locations to internal production lines or designated assembly areas.
• Coordinate inventory transfers between different internal warehouse zones for raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods; Ensure all inventory movements (issues and returns) are recorded immediately on SAP to maintain real-time inventory visibility.
• Plan and lead the preparation and staging of kitted parts or subassemblies for different production runs.
• Determine Bin maximums and allocate bulk / overflow to bulk storage areas.
• Maintain material master settings by allocating storage sections and bin locations for all products.
• Ensure FIFO principles are adhered to by the Storemen and stock is packed onto handling units without any handling damage occurring.
• Outbound Materials Processing: Direct and supervise all order fulfillment activities, including spare parts stock transfers, finished goods stock transfers and customer order deliveries and collections.
• Ensure all outbound deliveries and collections are processed accurately and are packaged according to the company's standards.
• Co-ordinate outbound logistics with third-party logistics (3PL) freight forwarder, schedule collections and monitor transporter to ensure transportation deadlines are being met.
• Oversee all necessary shipping documentation are prepared for domestic, cross-border and international shipping regulations.
• Oversee the safe loading of vehicles, securing of products and ensure even distribution of loads to prevent damages that can occur in transit.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any shipping discrepancies and delivery issues promptly.
• Monitor deliveries and ensure all proof of deliveries are returned promptly for invoicing by maintaining delivered not invoiced reports daily.
• Control inventory stored in outsourced warehouses and ensure the processes are being adhered to by the suppliers and their performance meets customer demands.
• Serve as primary point of contact for 3PL service providers and outsourced warehouse partners.
• Resolve high-level transportation issues with 3PL providers, including freight claims, delivery discrepancies and day-to-day scheduling conflicts as and when they arise.
• Inventory Management: Plan and manage regular bin verification audits, cycle counting activities and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Maintaining inventory record accuracy through diligent use of the WMS.
• Control inventory stored in outsourced warehouses and ensure company processes are being adhered to by conducting quarterly cycle counting activities.
• Ensure data flow reliability and integration between internal systems and outsourced warehouses systems.
• Ensure security of the warehouse and maintain proper access control.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all tools and machinery are always maintained and are free of debris.
• Ensure employees always comply with safe working procedures and practices; maintain all resources i.e. racking, cranes, forklifts and vertical storage units.
• Ensure all operators fill in daily equipment checklists prior to using equipment.