Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader - Inbound (Food Manufacturing) Location: Sunderland Ridge, Centurion Remuneration: R20 000 - R26 000 Our client, in the Food Manufacturing industry, is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader – Inbound to join their team in Sunderland Ridge .
Duties & Responsibilities: Daily Operations: Ensure daily targets for the inbound shift are met; Assume full control of the inbound facility, ensuring safety, security, hygiene, and compliance with quality and food safety standards; Implement efficient warehouse layout and organisation to optimise space utilisation; Ensure optimal planning and forecasting of resources and capacity to meet the day-to-day strategic objectives; Work with the supply and demand planner to address inbound issues in a timely and cost-effective manner; Ensure supplier deliveries are received, inspected, verified, processed on the system, and allocated accordingly; Monitor and maintain quality standards, ensuring products meet required specifications; Maintain a stock rotation on an inventory based on FEFO (First Expiry First Out) principle; Manage shelf life to ensure no short dated and/or expired material and/or products are received or picked; Ensure expired and reject stock are dealt with on a timely basis and according to necessary standards; Work with Quality control team to ensure products are on the acceptable industry standard; Manage the safe storage, exchanging and flow of RTT pallets; Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise during the shift; Collaborate with other Shift Leaders to ensure seamless operation.
Daily reporting: Prepare shift reports detailing any issues encountered, and resolutions; Ensure the full functioning and use of Shopware to capture and monitor operational activities.
Manage Team Performance : Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers during the shift; Train new employees and provide ongoing training to existing staff; Manage team performance and conduct regular performance reviews; Develop, implement and ensure all SOPs are adhered to.
Safety Protocol Ensure all machinery and equipment are in good working condition and report any malfunctions; Enforce safety regulations and ensure that all workers adhere to safety guidelines; Ensure proper maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to hygiene and safety protocols Required qualification and working knowledge: Relevant qualification or diploma in supply chain or logistics At least 5 years ' work experience in a similar role in a factory/ warehouse setting.
Experience in a food manufacturing industry .
Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role Understanding of warehouse operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, presentation Outlook)