Warehouse Manager

A vacancy exists for a Warehouse Manager in Westmead to manage and oversee all warehouse activities, ensure efficient processes, and maximise warehouse productivity and space. The Warehouse Manager needs to coordinate logistical processes, ensuring smooth workflow and reducing bottlenecks and minimising shrinkage. The incumbent would be required to spot trends, highlight risks and implement operational policies and procedures where needed. Role reports to the National Warehouse and Logistics Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise warehouse staff and daily activities
• Fleet maintenance
• Maintain warehouse safety and security, Inventory control and accuracy
• Optimize space utilisation - organising and managing the storage of stock at overflow facility
• Co-ordinating workflow with Warehouse, Receiving and Floor supervisors
• Ensure daily checks are being done
• Ensure proper stock rotation is being done as per FIFO method
• Manage departments and ensure smooth workflow
• Identify issues that could lead to bottlenecks
• Increase warehouse productivity
• Spot checks and cycle counts to be performed
• Ensure vehicle daily checklists done daily by drivers
• Investigate any issues raised on the checklist
• Schedule any repairs and services with supplier
• Monitor drivers' behaviour on Cartrack
• Optimize space utilisation - organising and managing the storage of stock at overflow facility
• Ensure receiving department and stock controllers are clearing the put-away section in a timely manner
• Planning space - ensure sufficient space available for incoming containers
• Communicate with other departments and identify stock which can be sent to overflow facility to optimise space
• Stock management of overflow facility
• Develop and train warehouse staff
• Keep detailed records of warehouse activities for monthly reporting
• Logistics and Reverse Logistics costings and scheduling
• Health and Safety
• Ensure water readings and checklists are being done
• Complete monthly overtime registers for payroll
• Assist with stock takes

Requirements:

• Matric and computer literacy (minimum)
• Degree in Logistics, Business or Management (preferred)
• Previous experience in IR
• Experience in route planning and fleet maintenance
• Sound knowledge of KZN area
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills and ability to delegate
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management
• Previous experience as a warehouse manager or similar management position

Market related salary.
Starting date is as soon as possible.

Desired Skills:

• Warehouse Management
• Fleet Management
• IR
• Reverse Logistics
• Logistics
• Stock Management
• Inventory control
• Omni system

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Manufacturer