Warehouse Manager

The candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the Warehouse, including staff, training, an efficient inventory system and Management of stock receival and support to the logistics team with dispatching of goods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES/ MAIN DUTIES

• Lead, train and supervise the Warehouse staff
• Maintains warehouse staff by training, coaching, counselling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Submit weekly payroll information for staff
• Maintenance of physical facility including the maintenance scheduling of equipment and the general warehouse.
• Conduct in-house training and approval of Company Lift Truck operators
• Organize up to three teams of six to eight persons each to carry out functions as necessary
• Monitor all recievals coming into the warehouse stock and out to production
• Monitor all finished products moving out of warehouse stock to delivery
• Work closely with the production department in arranging daily production plans
• Collaborate with the logistics department to arrange for goods to be shipped out to meet sales demand and adequately utilize warehouse staff on trucks
• Ensure the team’s full compliance with the occupational health and safety procedures
• Effectively schedule staff for minimum downtime and optimum output
• Maintain and efficiently file dispatch records
• Advise management on needed actions
• Safeguard Warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts annually; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Work closely with store managers to ensure goods are delivered to the location(s)
• Attend management meetings

Qualifications

• A minimum of Three (3) years’ experience working in a Warehouse
• Tertiary level training in Business Administration or relevant certification in the field
• Prior experience supervising and scheduling delivery teams
• Certification as Lift Truck Operator
• Familiarity with warehousing processes
• Familiarity  with computer systems and data entry procedures

Other duties

• Perform any other duties and/or responsibilities given within the legal framework as Warehouse Manager whether minor, major or incidental tasks related to this portfolio.

KSAs

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to learn at a comfortable level is essential
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff