Warehouse Operations Foreman - Steelpoort

To take full responsibility of the Steelpoort and consignment warehouses. Responsible for stock levels, accuracy, ensure discipline on stock removal in and out of the warehouses. Responsible for overall neatness, housekeeping and condition of stock and capital equipment (including shelving). Take responsibility over planning and issues to production. To oversee stores/warehouses as well as to ensure the MRP planning for sub-jobs is actioned and Invoicing process are correct, followed and POD’s are always up to date.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• The Stores manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all staff and warehouse(S) activities from adhering to policies and procedures, implementing new policies, ensuring all employees are trained in the policies and procedures as well as new employees.
• Implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Implementing and overseeing security operations.
• Ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Ensuring the safety of staff.
• Motivating and disciplining staff.
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities.
• Using the warehouse space to achieve peak efficiency
• Overseeing basic operations, such as receiving, warehousing, distribution, Picking, Packing, issuing, invoicing, PODS, and maintenance of products
• Take charge of stock control and accuracy as well as warehouse organization
• Regularly oversee the updating of the data storage system
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc).
• Create and affix warehouse labels, Bins, identify and assign fixed bin locations, update ERP for Bins on stock codes, update floor plan, keep track of bin locations and floor plan, ensure accuracy there of and ensure QR codes are in use for all
• Ensure stock coming in labelled (QR Codes as well) correctly for storage – oversee process
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping regulation requirements.
• Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
• Oversea and implement MRP for warehouse stock holding and sub jobs
• Report on MRP
• Improves staff performance by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts, annual counts, cycle counts and reconciles with data storage systems.
• Another other reasonable request or procedure implemented by management

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENT

• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Ability to manage staff.
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
• Valid drivers' license.
• Ability to operate forklift effectively.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong people skills.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Warehouse operations
• Warehouse Team Management
• Warehouse Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• KPI management
• Warehouse logistics
• Time Management
• Adhere to plan and OTIF

ADDITIONAL:

• Years experience (must be 3 and over)
• Degree or Diploma
• Understands warehousing principles and processes
• Can supply proven track record of successful stock accuracy
• Can supply proven track record of successful warehouse management
• Can implement and amend warehousing processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Operations
• Knowledge of warehousing best practices
• Can supply proof of managing a warehouse and staff
• Accepts working in a pressurized environment
• Problem solving and process improvement oriented

MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND AFRIKAANS