Warehouse Supervisor

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Maersk
Johannesburg
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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4 days ago
Job description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? This position is responsible for delivering a seamless, efficient warehouse operation (receiving, warehousing, and distribution). Ensure full regulatory compliance on all warehouse processes and activities including adherence to Company policies and procedures. Ensure the efficient receipt, storage, value-adding servicing, and dispatch of a wide variety of products and ultimately ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us, teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work, Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
  • Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
  • Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
  • Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements
  • Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security (HSSE)
  • Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies
  • Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, etc.)
  • Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
  • Facilitate relevant warehouse inspections
  • Supervise 3rd party warehousing
  • Drive customer requirements/standards
  • Provide other services, as the occasion arises

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the Warehousing field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of functional Management experience
  • Ability to manage change in the work environment
  • DG compliance knowledge
  • SQAS knowledge will be beneficial
  • Proven work experience as a warehouse supervisor
  • Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
  • Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage staff
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good planning skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Travel will be required

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

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