Permanent - Warehouse Operations Manager - Alberton, Alrode - South Africa

• Responsible for managing all operational teams and strategies. Managing the outbound processes with outbound team leader and the inbound processes with inbound team leader.
• Ensuring full compliance with company and SHEQ requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects in the warehouse operations to support growth, increased profitability and supply a first-class service

Brief Description of Key Performance Areas

• Compile and drive all strategies on Operations. 
• Spearhead initiatives to improve inbound and outbound operations, including reduction in error-rates , flow analysis, policy & procedure reviews 
• Compile and implement operational policies and procedures 
• Define, drive, analyse and report on monthly Warehouse KPIs and output 
• Develop and train all team members to best practice standards  Deploy technology, digitisation and automation across inbound and outbound operations to improve customer service and contribute towards stock accuracy 
• Define, implement and execute Standard Operating Procedures within Operations 
• Drive collaboration with other warehouse teams, procurement, product & engineering 
• Responsible for overall Quality and Health and Safety in the Warehouse  Shared responsibility for security of site to ensure products are kept safely and securely 
• Manage the Warehouse equipment cost-effectively 
• Ensure all teams actively contribute towards the standard of housekeeping 
• Ensure all teams actively contribute towards the standard of housekeeping.

Minimum Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Logistics, Supply Chain or Business administration degree or diploma
• 10+ years’ experience managing a Warehouse / DC function in similar industry
• Prior management experience required with demonstrated ability to lead and create a high performance team and culture
• Continuous improvement (6 sigma, lean methodology, 6S) proven track record
• Complex environment (30,000+ SKUs, industrial / mechanical product). Product knowledge of Electrical Insulation and Conductors on rotating machines etc. a strong advantage
• Highly computer literate, proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Systems knowledge: WMS, ERP e.g. Sage X3 (advantageous) and other relevant technologies
• The job requires strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills needed including conflict management
• Ability to lead and prioritise different outputs independently
• Experience in managing shift work is advantageous
• Forklift operator and / or other MHE licenced operator (working at heights required)
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills