Warehouse Supervisor
Supply Chain
Accountable for quality, standards, service and desired outputs within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. May be responsible for work of others.
Job Purpose
To ensure that the balance between great Customer Service and Cost Compression is struck by satisfying Customer Demand in a Safe, efficient and effective manner with continuous improvement being top of mind.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Health, Safety and Environment
- Maximum Safe Pallet stacking heights complied with
- Site housekeeping standards maintained using the 5S philosophy
- Ensure adherence to site safety standards as head of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee
- Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation
- Conduct Planned Job Observations.
- Ensure adherence to site safety standards and critical member of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee in line with the OSH Act.
- Ensure the safe operation of vehicles in accordance with the Road Traffic Act within and outside of the Distribution Centre.
- Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and support a safe environment for The Beverage Company’s Employees, Contractors and Visitors.
Enhanced Customer Service
Maintain good Customer relations by delivering on promise consistently.Feedback on all Customer comments, queries and suggestions within the service level agreement.Supervision of all Forklift Drivers and Pickers.Feedback on queries, complaints, incorrect loading and picking conducted to prevent recurrence.Turn around Times in Warehouse is met as per standardEffective stock quality management
Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles appliedEnsures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loadingEffective inventory management
Participation in handover process before and after every shiftAccurate stock counts performed when requestedMaintain clear and effective communication with Stock Clerk, Warehouse Controller and Warehouse Supervisor Management and LeadershipEnsure that The Beverage Company’s Vision, Mission, Values and strategic goals are communicated and understood by all Employees and Contractors.Employees are managed in accordance with The Beverage Company’s Performance Management philosophy.Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to promote continuous improvement.Manage Employees in a manner that maintains a healthy Industrial Relations climate.Employee punctuality, Time and Attendance managed to meet operational requirements and within budget confines.Ensure that all Employees are conversant / compliant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures.Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
Ensure that all independent check conducted of all loads to ensure correct quantities of split and full palletsAccurate recording of returnsFacilitate efficient loading and unloading of vehiclesMaintain clear and effective communication with Warehouse Controller / and other team membersAll documentation accurately and comprehensively completedRoutine Responsibilities
Perform physical inventory counts and investigate variances.Physical activity to be recorded in the ERP system to promote visibility and good governance.Engage with the Distribution Controller to execute loading inline with the Load Plan.Resourcing plans to be developed in line with volume forecasts.Ensure efficient and accurate picking and loading of Distribution vehicles.Ensure that vehicles are loaded within the TAT standard.Equipment operated safely within Manufacturers specifications and compliant with the OHS Act.Validate Time and Attendance / Overtime for clocking EmployeesAdherence to Food Safety Requirements
Commitment to The Beverage Company’s Food Safety policy and its objectivesAbility to understand and implement all food safety requirementsAdherence to and the enforcement of Food Safety Policies, SOPs and PRPsCompliance with PPE requirements including jewellery policyCompliance with personal hygiene requirements in accordance with the organisations code of practiceActive engagement in all training including competency testingRegular practice of hand washing and sanitisingPrevention of cross-contamination of products – no allergens allowed in the manufacturing facilityResponsible for raising any food safety risk to the relevant personnel such as the Team Leader or Food Safety personnelReporting of any illness or communicable disease before the commencement of shiftCompliance with all legal, regulatory and customer requirementsEnforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practicesMaintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene of equipment, facilities and work environmentInformed and vigilant on food defense and food fraud risksPromote, encourage and continuously grow the organisations food safety cultureMaintain zero compromise on product quality and safetyCollaborate with internal food safety team to realise the organisations goals of retaining GFSI certification and continuous improvementFinancial Management
Continuously seeks financial optimisation opportunities and demonstrates an Entrepreneurial outlook.Monthly financial performance analysed, necessary plans put in place to correct if required with detailed commentary supplied.Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and proceduresQualifications and Experience
Bachelors Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7 (Essential)Upto 2 years experience (Supervisory) FMCGMS Excel; MS Word; SAP; E Mail; MS PowerPointKey Qualities
Communication
Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractorsProblem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.Relationships Maintained
Others in own work area