Warehouse Supervisor- Manufacturing

Job description

Description:

Job Purpose
The Warehouse Supervisor will coordinate team members and ensure that the Sales and Distribution objectives are completed efficiently. Be accountable for the overall warehouse operation, which receives and stores, moves and ships supplies, stock and materials to and/or from the warehouse.  Manage the overall operation and ensures the safe and effective storage and distribution of customer goods on time and without damage.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement both short- and long-term warehouse planning
Manage and develop an effective and motivated team and supervise, support, develop and guide personnel.
Monitor and manage inventory levels, conduct counts and ensure accurate recording for all incoming and outgoing stock
Coordinate and oversee daily activities
Enforce safety protocols, ensure compliance with regulations
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
Ensure that sufficient stock in the warehouse
Report damaged or missing inventory to the Warehouse Manager
Maintain items record, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status
Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
Supervise the loading and offloading of items in the warehouse
Ensure all warehouse employees receive regular performance reviews, personal-development and succession plans.
Resolve conflict and to create a positive and productive team environment.
Shipping and receiving of Steel to and from the warehouse on behalf of customers.
Accountable for the planning and direction of all warehouse operations, including developing and monitoring of key performance indicators, security, change management, technology and all administration activities, such as production reporting.
Communicate job expectations and coach employee
Interface with customers to answer questions or solve problems

Required Skills & Attributes

Strong organizational skills
Ability to input, retrieve and analyze data
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
Strong organizational and time management skills
Customer service and communication skills
Good Negotiating Skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Degree/Diploma in Supply chain management
Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the Warehouse or Store Management
Experience with Manufacturing or Retail Warehouse Management a plus
Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a member of a relevant professional body (i.e. CIPS/CILT/ZIPS)            

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If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com   

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