Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities

• To ensure the warehouse is compliant with company standards
• Manage the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.
• Maximise space usage within the warehouse.
• Arrange and strategically plan out warehouse, plan routes and deliveries
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and efficiencies
• Perform weekly cycle counts and investigate any inventory losses.

Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

• Facilitate effective communication within the team and across the site.
• Focus to improve staff performance.
• Supervise, coach and train the Warehouse team
• Maintain accurate staff attendance records.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports/statistics to management
• Ensure that deadlines are met timeously
• Timeously resolve any arising issues or complaints
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Remain on call for any emergencies

Requirements

• Can work in a fast paced and very busy warehouse.

Specifications (Skills and Proficiency)

Professional: Able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational requirements.

Ability to implement and improve on existing processes/systems

• Ability to contribute at management level to forging success for the company
• Ability to read, interpret, and effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to develop individuals in a team so that they achieve their full potential.

Ability to create, manage and improve management reports

• An organized and strongly efficient manager who leads by example and is able to adapt quickly and effectively to operational issues
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Qualifications

Matric

• Tertiary qualification relating to Logistics / Warehouse / Distribution is advantageous
• Minimum of 7 years of warehouse experience and 4 years Warehouse Manager Experience
• This is a demanding position that will suit a hands-on, high energy and output-based individual. This position will suit someone who can prove a strong ability to drive results through people.