Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY:

A well-established manufacturer of shade net for the agricultural, industrial and mining industries is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to Manage the operations and functions for distribution and warehouse activities in a sustainable manner, ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a degree in Logistics / Distribution/Supply Chain
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Warehousing will be required
• Management experience is essential
• Must be Computer Literate
• Must have a valid drivers’ license

• Ensuring on-time and cost-efficient delivery of finished goods to customers by collaborating with country management, Warehouse and Distribution leadership.
• Adopting relevant plans and execution of the Warehouse and Distribution Operations procedure to allow a safe and economical warehousing and Distribution environment.
• Contributing to the development of strategies for Distribution and Warehousing, Inventory, Transport and HSE as well as challenging systems and procedures to continually improve distribution and warehousing processes.
• Maintaining proper stock control and ensure that stock write offs due to stock redundancies and damages are kept to a minimum.
• Ensuring proper stock handling, as well as eliminating storage practices that lead to deterioration of stock quality.
• Contributing to a safe working environment, by ensuring that hazardous materials are stored according to regulatory requirements,
• Participating in all HSE programs and responsibilities.
• Adhering to all Health and Safety instructions on site, ensuring that PPE is worn as required at all times to ensure a safe working environment for all staff members.
• Investigating and report all incidents.
• Managing and training team members regarding safe handling of forklifts, SOP’s, safety requirements, Operational Excellence and any other initiatives which may arise.
• Preparing a yearly Budget within the cost center and initiating cost savings in all distribution and warehouse activities.
• Tracking performance measurements (KPI’s) in order to optimize order and logistics fulfilment.
• Leading, developing and steering performance of the warehouse team and temporary labour.

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