Whilst managing the Warehouse Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the following key areas:
- People Management – promote a culture of accountability, team work and continuous learning as well as hiring, skills development & training and performance evaluations.
- Oversee the end-to-end management of the Warehouse Facilities.
- Manage relationships with 3PL Warehouse Providers, Suppliers, Carriers and Government Authorities.
- Monitor and report on Warehouse Performance Metrics (OTIF, Incident Free Days)
- Leading initiatives to continue to improve Warehouse Processes and Procedures, fostering a culture of innovation and problem solving among Warehouse Team.
- Implement Supply Chain strategies & policies as required.
- Prepare and present reports to senior managers.
- Review & follow up implementation of Warehouse SOPs
- Warehouse Traffic Management Reporting.
- Overseeing inbound and outbound operations.
- Inventory Management.
- HACCP, Hazardous substances & Dangerous Goods control
- Implement lean principles and methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce waste and increase productivity (Good Warehousing Practices and Waste Management).
- Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with Safety Standards and Regulations through regular training and audits.
- Manage the Labour Hire Requirements for the Warehouse Team.
- Relevant Warehouse Certifications.
- 5 to 10 years of Warehousing FMCG Experience, with 5 years in a leadership role.
- Ideally prior experience in a Food, Beverage, or Ingredient Manufacturing Environment along with an understanding of HACCP and Good Warehousing Practices.
- Leadership Skills – inspire and empower a team to embrace change and drive improvement.
- Adaptability and agility to navigate evolving priorities changes in a dynamic warehouse environment.
- Commitment to Safety and Compliance, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
- Experience in using the Microsoft Suite and SAP.