Warehouse Supervisor

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands seeks an experienced warehouse supervisor to manage day-to-day floor operations across multiple warehouses, ensuring accurate stock movements, timely receipting, and strict adherence to GMP and safety standards.

You will lead shifts, coordinate cycle counts and stock takes, optimize put-away, picking and dispatch, and coach staff to maintain high performance while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management.
• 3–5 years’ warehouse FMCG/food manufacturing experience; ≥2 years in supervision.
• Knowledge of stock control, cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Oracle/SAP/ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate receipt and transfer of stock between PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright warehouses.
• Run daily stock recon and investigate and close variances.
• Coordinate cycle counts and month-end/annual stock takes.
• Apply FIFO/FEFO and manage aged, short-dated, on-hold and damaged stock.
• Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs while supervising staff.
• Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines.
• Manage attendance, overtime, leave and shift rosters; address issues as per policy.
• Ensure GMP, hygiene and storage standards are maintained; support audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stock control

GMP/OHS understanding

Shift work

Education

Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management

Tools

Oracle/SAP/ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job at a Glance Responsible for the day-to-day management of warehouse floor operations, including the supervision of warehouse staff and accurate inventory management across the PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright warehouses, while ensuring that all quality and safety standards are consistently met.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure accurate and timely receipting and transfer of stock between PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright
• Run the daily recon and investigate and close out variances
• Coordinate cycle counts and month-end/annual stock takes
• Apply FIFO/FEFO and manage aged, short-dated, on-hold and damaged stock
• Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
• Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines
• Supervise, coach and develop warehouse staff
• Manage attendance, overtime, leave and shift rosters
• Address performance and conduct issues in line with company policy
• Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene and storage standards
• Manage quarantine/QA-hold stock in conjunction with Quality
• Support internal and external audits and close out findings
• Enforce safe working practices, PPE and MHE (forklift) safety
• Conduct safety walks, report incidents and drive corrective actions
• Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in all warehouse areas
• Report daily on stock accuracy, variances and floor performance
• Lead root-cause analysis on recurring issues and participate in MDT sessions
• Liaise with Production, Planning, Quality and Dispatch to resolve issues
• Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
• Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
• Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management
• 3–5 years' warehouse experience in an FMCG/food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Working knowledge of stock control, cycle counts and reconciliation processes
• Oracle/SAP/ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Sound understanding of food safety, GMP and OHS requirements
• Valid forklift licence (advantageous)
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.