Warehouse Supervisor

Our client, a well-established company in the Food and Beverage industry, is seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, staff supervision, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and food safety standards.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing warehouse activities, optimising stock control processes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Logistics or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.
• Forklift Operator Licence, Material Handling Equipment Certification, or OSHA-related Safety Credentials will be beneficial.

• 2 to 4 years' experience within a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• An additional 1 to 3 years' experience in a supervisory, team lead, or shift leader role.
• Experience with in the food and beverage manufacturing industry will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, schedule, and evaluate team performance.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, receiving, picking, dispatching, and warehouse space optimisation.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Manage receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure all products are handled, stored, and distributed efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure warehouse facilities and storage areas are clean, organised, and well maintained.

Inventory Management

• Implement and monitor FIFO (First In, First Out) processes for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability while preventing overstocking and stock shortages.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee daily, monthly, and annual stock counts.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory reconciliations to ensure stock accuracy.
• Monitor inventory turnover and minimise excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock.
• Track supplier lead times and ensure adequate stock availability to support operational requirements.

Team Leadership

• Allocate daily tasks and workloads to warehouse employees.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop team members.
• Monitor employee productivity and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all warehouse operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Conduct employee training and skills development initiatives.

Planning and Reporting

• Develop and oversee annual, monthly, weekly, and daily inventory and production-related planning activities based on sales forecasts and stock requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate operational and inventory reports.
• Escalate warehouse-related issues and recommendations to management.
• Review and update operational documents, policies, manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor the safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Report all food safety, quality, and compliance concerns or non-conformances to management.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the warehouse.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation within the food and beverage sector, where you can contribute to operational excellence and drive warehouse performance in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a hands-on warehouse professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational efficiency, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!