Warehouse Manager: Nuts; Hazyview

Position: Warehouse Manager: Nuts (Hazyview)
Our client, a well established group of companies, is seeking to employ a Warehouse Manager to join their team based in Hazyview.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience in a warehouse, production or processing management role, experience in the operational production management of a processing plant or warehouse and Tertiary qualification in operations management or a relevant field.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The role focuses on the complete management, coordination and optimization of all warehouse activities related to the receiving, drying, storage, sorting, processing and shipping of nuts

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of experience in a warehouse, production or processing management role.
• Experience in the operational production management of a processing plant or warehouse.
• Tertiary qualification in operations management or a relevant field.

The following will count in your favor:

• Experience in leading personnel.
• Experience in planning and reporting on various processing processes.
• Knowledge of the macadamia, nut or seed processing industry will count in the candidate’s favor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of all warehouse receipts, including weighing, documentation, sampling and initial quality control.
• Supervision of the entire drying process.
• Inventory control in each storage facility and processes in between.
• Optimization of flow between drying rooms, storage areas, sorting and further processing.
• Ensure that safety standards and risk control are maintained at all times.
• Day-to-day management of warehouse staff: ensuring effective shift planning.
• Reporting of daily, weekly and monthly figures to general manager.
• Implementation and maintenance of SOP's for all warehouse processes.