Operations Team Leader

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB PURPOSE:
Execute operational activities within the span of control to maximise productivity of resources.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 year working experience in a similar position within a warehousing environment;
• Previous experience in leading a team;
• Experience in applying a Health and Safety programme according to the specifications stipulated by law (advantageous);
• Grade 12;
• Experience in shift work, including weekends where required
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office, particularly MS Outlook and Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost management

• Optimising labour to ensure maximum productivity in accordance with forecasted receiving and despatch requirements, and ensuring vehicles are loaded optimally to maximise utilisation.

Operations Management

• Investigate; follow- up and resolve all exceptions and ensure it is communicated to the responsible functions. Exceptions can include but are not limited to loads, STT vs. POA and IBT's.
• Ensure FIFO is applied across the entire hub floor (in all carousels) as per the KPI target.
• Monitor cross border function (where applicable) and record detailed system failures like, "No Value" and "No SKU" for escalation to relevant functions.
• Ensure that there is effective product handling on the warehouse floor.
• Monitor cross border function (where applicable) and record detailed system failures like, "No Value" and "No SKU" for escalation to relevant functions.
• Act on special client requirements as and when required.

Green

• Ensure the efficient loading process of vehicles in respect of vehicle utilisation.

Risk

• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements in accordance with the OHS Act and compliance to relevant regulations.
• Inspect all vehicles and material handling equipment to ensure no safety risk.
• Conduct safety toolbox talks.
• Manage housekeeping in the allocated area and ensure the warehouse is always neat, clean and safe.
• Enforce floor operating disciplines within standard operating practices (SOP's).

General

• Staff - lead & coach your team in applying the appropriate SOPs, making sure that all relevant disciplines and processes are adhered to and understood.
• Encouraging continuous improvement in your area of responsibility.
• Act as Relief Operations Supervisor if and when required

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Competencies required: Team player; Communication skills; Able to maintain confidentiality; Stress Tolerance; Planning, Organising and Control; Detail Orientation; Problem Assessment and Service Orientation
• The position requires a highly disciplined self- starter that can work independently and within a team, under pressure and meet deadlines

Kindly note that this role necessitates the incumbent to work shifts, including both day and night shifts, as well as weekends where required.

Pepkor Logistics strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines, candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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Application Question(s):

• Do you have Matric certificate?
• Do you have Experience in applying a Health and Safety programme according to the specifications stipulated by law?
• Do you have a minimum of 2 year working experience in a similar position within a warehousing environment?
• In your current role, do you consistently investigate, follow up, and resolve operational exceptions (including loads, STT vs POA, and IBTs), ensuring they are communicated to the relevant teams, and maintain FIFO across the entire hub floor?

Experience:

• warehousing environment?: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person