Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Warehouse Operations Manager

Warehouse Operations Manager

Measured AbilityGauteng, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Requirements :

  • Post graduate Degree / Diploma
  • Up to 8 years of experience in a similar environment with at least 5 years operational leadership / specialist experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills- internal and external
  • Previous experience in budgeting, forecasting and Management accounts.
  • Ability to work in a pressurized environment whilst diligently performing daily tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Computer literate : Microsoft Office, publisher, PowerPoint etc
  • Strong admin skills as well as a good distribution / operational skill
  • Good managerial and communication skills
  • Good knowledge and strong commitment to Health & Safety

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Managing staff and overseeing daily business operations in a warehouse environment.
  • Ensure adequate staffing and motivation levels of personnel in each operation under his or her management.
  • The Operations Manager will report to and support the Group’s Head of Production & Operations to determine daily, monthly, and annual production & operational strategies and to ensure the implementation thereof.
  • Responsible for Daily and monthly production planning.
  • Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the daily production output, downtime and plant availability and daily technical and strategic support to each operation
  • Developing and implementing growth strategies.
  • To drive optimal productivity and goal achievement to determine opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
  • Support and facilitate interaction between each operation and the sales & logistics services to ensure sufficient stock levels, product availability and timely order fulfilment.
  • Oversee operational costs and controls to ensure cost-effectiveness of each operation.
  • Strong focus on customer service and communication.
  • Accountable for general administrative duties and to complete and submit all necessary paperwork, and reports on time.
  • Ensuring product quality
  • Support and facilitate interaction between each operation and the Groups centralized financial, supply chain and sales & logistics services to ensure timeous deliveries of raw materials and manufactured products.
  • Training - ensure training needs are planned and met to maximise production and alignment with SDL.
  • Accurately compile and analyse daily production line reports on time.
  • Evaluate and categorize all downtime occurring during a shift.
  • Engage in regular staff meetings to communicate, motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the warehouse to ensure productivity as well as discipline of staff if required.
  • Ensure staff understand and align themselves with their job descriptions.
  • Establishing and monitoring employee working schedules, overtime, and standby allowance.
  • Evaluating performance and productivity of staff.
  • Resolving inventory management concerns.
  • Analyze financial data and create business plans.
  • Creating and monitoring department budgets.
  • Improving revenue.
  • Researching and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Generating reports and giving presentations.
  • Prepare performance reports and deliver feedback on performance-related issues.
  • Analyze the weekly direct cost variance report and reconcile previous production performance standard
  • Ensure and maintain regular housekeeping
  • Manage and present KPI’s at monthly management meetings. Report on achievements, challenges, volumes, efficiencies, and opportunities.
  • Ensure that all prescribed Safety and Operational procedures and rules are adhered to.