Shift Manager : Warehouse

Introduction

The Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing business operations, delegating tasks to team members, and resolving problems that occur on their shift.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for all warehouse functions and activities

• Manage all functions within the warehouse to ensure an efficient and cost-effective working environment

• Manage all Company assets with care and ensure services and repairs are done with urgency when required

• Setting performance metrics for team members and work with team members to ensure all metrics are met

• Properly resolving problems and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management

• Building and maintaining staff morale and meeting VyV targets

• Ensure all legal requirements are complied with in terms or certification

• Ensure Company Policies and Procedures are followed and that all staff is well informed and educated where the Policy or Procedure applies to them

• Resource Management done to ensure efficiency and overtime not to exceed the legal limits

• Ensure that all security systems are in-place and in working order to prevent or significantly minimize the loss or theft of product

• Ensure that all vehicles are loaded palletized at all times and that they are ready for dispatch as per the Ops plan

• Ensure that leave policies are complied with, that leave plans are in place and that third party labour as a result of leave is kept at a minimum

• Manage the operational aspect of stock takes to ensure sufficient resources are available and trained correctly

• Assist in the development of work stoppage contingency and peak plans for area of responsibility

• Ensure contingency, performance management, development and training plans are in place for all warehouse staff

• Responsible for neat housekeeping of the warehouse internally and externally

• Manage the CHEP account and ensure that regular stock takes are conducted

• Drive yard management with suppliers and ensure safe operations of yard

• Any lawful and reasonable request

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management or related field

• At least 5 years’ experience in similar role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Warehouse Management System