Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Position: Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Location: Ladysmith, Ezakheni

Department: Operations - Factory and Warehouse

Reporting: Management 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12
• 3-4 years related work experience in a similar role within the industry,
• Certificate/Qualification in the relevant field or studying towards one

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand and meet set targets.
• Ensure the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules.
• Train new Warehouse operatives within area of responsibility.
• Ensure inventories in area of responsibility are accurate.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.
• Support organizing and participate in stock takes at regular intervals.
• Ensure that any computerized or automated systems are accurate and up to date.
• Identify any systems improvements and make recommendations for change.
• Where possible resolve any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse. Where appropriate elevate the issue to a more senior level.
• Produce regular reports and statistics as and when required.
• Review ways to reduce waste
• Assist in planning future capacity requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety meet the required standards and carry out risk assessments.
• Ensure that all lifting and maneuvering of products is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures.
• Ensure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Maintain high standards of security in the warehouse.
• Ensure staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment.
• Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency.
• ISO 9001-2015 commitment to taking a lead role to ensure world class progression. To ensure that the Business Management System is maintained within your department/division.
• Any other duties or ad hock tasks.

Skills

• Supervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets a knowledge of warehouse systems.
• Analytical and numerical.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality.
• Good planning sk...
  
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