Requirements:Demonstrable experience of running a warehouse, preferably in the manufacturing industryPrevious management experience with the ability to manage and motivate othersPrevious experience of inventory controlA full understanding of the requirements of running a warehouse, such as health and safety and security requirements to include certification of dangerous goods handling and aviation securityA warehouse or distribution qualification would be advantageousKnowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageousProfessional membership of an industry related body would be advantageousSkills and Attributes:Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and developmentHighly developed inter-personal and communication skills coupled with the ability to negotiate and influence at all levels within the businessAbility to build, lead and motivate a skilled team able to meet objectives and agreed targetsGood IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases and a knowledge of warehouse systemsAnalytical and numericalStrong decision-making skillsExcellent attention to detail skillsDuties and responsibility:Manages all activities of the warehouse in Gauteng and Coastal RegionsResponsible for ensuring the efficient management and control of the Warehouse Operation whilst achieving agreed budgetary and service levelsProvide an effective and reliable service to customers whilst meeting all legal requirements.Responsible for organizing the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to feed business operations and customer demandDeal with planning, coordinating, administration and general management issues including the management of staff and Team Leaders.Expediting the receiving of goods,Ensuring efficient and organized storage.In charge of planning and carrying out complex warehouse rules and technologyResponsible for developing plans to check on storage usageRoll out programs and uses available data to review efficiency of the warehouse storagePresent the company in a professional, enthusiastic and positive mannerEnsure an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational and customer demandProvide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are always understood and practiced by the teamDrive a zero-tolerance mind-set for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure customer deliverables are met fullyUnderstand customer needs and ensure alignment with the needs/commitments of the businessPlan future capacity requirementsKeep up to date and respond accordingly to all enquiriesEnsure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with automated system utilizing help of the warehouse teamEnsure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods in and goods out including labelling of all stock itemsEnsure that any IT and automated systems are accurate and up to dateIdentify any systems improvements and drive through recommendations for changeEnsure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirementsReview ways to reduce wasteDevelop and maintain metrics/KPIs, reports, process documentation, customer service logs and training and safety recordsCreate policies and procedures for warehouse activities and ensure all systems meet the standards for accreditation in line with the quality systemsContinuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as delivering continuous improvement initiativesCreate and implement best practice warehousing principles, policies and processesEnsure that health and safety meet the required standards and that risk assessments are carried out Ensure any hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirementsEstablish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security proceduresEnsure that vehicles, machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purposeEnsure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling proceduresEnsure that staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environmentEnsure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency