Assistant Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities :

Our client, a leading manufacturing powerhouse in Johannesburg South, has a permanent role available for an Assistant Warehouse Manager.

This role will be reporting to the Warehouse Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Matric with BCom Logistics/Supply Chain/Diploma or related qualification
SAP Experience beneficial
Computer literacy is essential. (MS Office)
Minimum of 5 years experience as an Assistant Warehouse Manager/Warehouse Supervisor within a large FMCG, Manufacturing, or Plastic industry
Attention to detail, Motivation, Self -Discipline, and Customer
Team player, Planning and Organizational Skills, Energy, Reliability, Flexibility
Experience with managing a team of over 100+ employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day-to-day management of employees, training, and all related matters.
Management of staff performance and initiating performance advancement initiatives by setting goals and KPI’s
Managing theoretical stock against actual stock.
Ensure stock is stacked and packed neatly in demarcated areas.
Ensuring that the warehouse department facilitates the timeous and correct distribution of products.
Identifying and solving stock and product queries and discrepancies.
Conduct monthly stock take and report to the Manager.
Ensuring the correct loading and offloading of products.
Implement and ensure control in carefully storing all stock so as to minimize stock damage.
Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
Ensure all unsafe working conditions are adhered to and fixed immediately.
Reporting all ineffective work procedures and departmental issues and concerns to the manager.
Maintaining a high standard of personal behavior as per the handbook.
Monitor access into the warehouse area.
Correct usage of safety equipment (i.e. ear plugs, protective clothing, and restricted areas).
Ensuring good housekeeping and security within the warehouse.

Salary:

Excellent salary with benefits on offer

Desired Experience & Qualification :

FMCG, Manufacturing, Plastic, HR, Operations