Warehouse Supervisor

Our client is urgently seeking to employ an experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Manager at their organization
Our client is urgently seeking to employ an experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Manager at their organization

Location: Benoni, Gauteng

Job Description:
The Warehouse Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of our warehouse, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of products. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Experience in warehouse management.
• Must have worked in the foundry/manufacturing industry.
• Must have 5+ years of experience as a warehouse supervisor.
• Syspro and bar-coding stock system experience a must.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Must have a valid Forklift licence

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure the accurate and timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials and products.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor and manage warehouse equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as production and logistics, to optimize warehouse operations.
• Prepare and maintain reports on warehouse performance, including inventory levels, order fulfilment, and staff productivity.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for various items and components.
• Report on the aging of stock.
• Identify obsolete stock and follow process to dispose of obsolete stock.
• Manage the issue of protective clothing.
• Contribute to the adoption of new procurement processes.
• Manage stores layout and stock layout throughout the foundry.
• Monitor internal sock requests and ensure approval is in place.
• Inspect goods received and agree quantities to delivery notes, sign for accurate delivery of goods.
• Ensure Stores clerks capture data on time and accurately
• Ensure that all paperwork is processed timeously and handed over to AP
• Conduct weekly stock take on high value material
• Investigate and explain stock variances.
• Implement controls to manage stock losses.
• Organise and manage the year-end stock count.
• Present requests to open new stock items.
• Report any unethical activities to line manager
• Act as a back-up for any of your team members.

Desired Skills:

• Syspro
• Bar-coding
• Warehouse Management