Junior Warehouse Team Leader

Introduction

Our client in Food Manufacturing Industry, requires the services of a Junior Warehouse Team Leader to join their team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of either the Raw Materials or Packaging Materials warehouse, playing a key role in ensuring the efficient flow, accuracy and availability of stock .

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas

Manage Warehouse

• Opening and closing of the warehouse areas

• Responsible to ensure that the correct amount of stock is received from suppliers by conducting an accurate check & inspection on all received orders.

• Ensure that the stock on the trucks is correctly packed and safely delivered, all the necessary forms are received (Delivery note, packing list, invoice, COA/COC) and signed.

• Confers with the Supply Chain Planning Manager and Supply Chain team and review the weekly schedule for receiving.

• Ensuring good stacking practises in the Warehouse Area by stacking all the different materials at the allocated areas. Comply to all safety regulations regarding the use of the forklift, reach truck & electric pallet trucks

• Manage stock in SAP

• Ensure that information is correctly captured on SAP

• Ensure good record keeping of all stock. This includes all stock that is still in the warehouse and cold storage area as well as stock that has been staged to production.

• Report any variances immediately to the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

• Ensures that the pallet number and material number correspond.

• Ensure that all the information on the labels is correct.

Manage Team

• Oversee the wellbeing and performance of direct reports, ensuring a supportive and productive work environment.

• Monitor that direct reports complete their tasks accurately and on schedule, providing guidance as needed.

• Identify instances where company policies or procedures are not being followed and arrange appropriate corrective actions.

• Coach team members on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the department, ensuring compliance and competency.

• Maintain and update training registers as proof of coaching and training completed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have

• Matric with a Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration qualification

• Must have at least 2-3 years’ experience working in a dispatch and warehouse environment, handling stock, logistics and distribution processes

• Must have a solid understanding of HACCP and BRC food safety standards

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results

• Excellent computer literacy (MS Office – Outlook, Word & Excel) with experience in warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP)

• Strong people management and leadership skills

• Ability to work under pressure while multitasking and prioritising tasks effectively

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Must have a driver’s licence and own reliable transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed during the interview process.

Interested?

Peoplefinder Career Placement

Recruiter: Wallindi Schirnig

Email:  wallindi@peoplefinder.org.za