Warehouse Supervisor at Tiger Brands, Boksburg
Warehouse Supervisor at Tiger Brands in Boksburg. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Job at a Glance
Responsible for the day-to-day management of warehouse floor operations, including the supervision of warehouse staff and accurate inventory management across the PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright warehouses, while ensuring that all quality and safety standards are consistently met.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Ensure accurate and timely receipting and transfer of stock between PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright
- Run the daily recon and investigate and close out variances
- Coordinate cycle counts and month-end/annual stock takes
- Apply FIFO/FEFO and manage aged, short-dated, on-hold and damaged stock
- Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
- Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
- Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines
- Supervise, coach and develop warehouse staff
- Manage attendance, overtime, leave and shift rosters
- Address performance and conduct issues in line with company policy
- Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene and storage standards
- Manage quarantine/QA-hold stock in conjunction with Quality
- Support internal and external audits and close out findings
- Enforce safe working practices, PPE and MHE (forklift) safety
- Conduct safety walks, report incidents and drive corrective actions
- Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in all warehouse areas
- Report daily on stock accuracy, variances and floor performance
- Lead root-cause analysis on recurring issues and participate in MDT sessions
- Liaise with Production, Planning, Quality and Dispatch to resolve issues
- Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
- Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
- Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Matric (Grade 12) essential
- Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management
- 3–5 years' warehouse experience in an FMCG/food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Working knowledge of stock control, cycle counts and reconciliation processes
- Oracle/SAP/ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Sound understanding of food safety, GMP and OHS requirements
- Valid forklift licence (advantageous)
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.