Warehouse Operations Manager - Pretoria, South Africa - Worxs4U Recruitment

Worxs4U Recruitment

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Pretoria, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Job Overview

Expiration date:

23 February 2024

Location:

Pretoria, Gauteng

Job Title:

Warehouse Operations Manager

Education Level:

Diploma

Job Level:

Management

Minimum Experience:

10 Years

Warehouse Operations Manager - Montana, Pretoria.

Our client a retailer and wholesaler of pumps and accessories is looking for a skilled Warehouse Operations Manager.

Requirements:

At least 8 years' experience as a Warehouse Operations Manager from a Pumps background
Must have extensive pump knowledge, and able to offer technical advice (Slurry Pumps)
Post graduate Degree / Diploma in Operations
Exceptional communication skills

- internal and external

Previous experience in budgeting, forecasting, and Management accounts
Ability to work in a pressurized environment whilst diligently performing daily tasks and meeting deadlines
Computer literate: Microsoft Office, publisher, PowerPoint etc
Strong admin skills as well as a good distribution / operational skills
Good managerial and communication skills
Good knowledge and strong commitment to Health & Safety

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing staff and overseeing daily business operations in a warehouse environment.
Ensure adequate staffing and motivation levels of personnel in each operation under his or her management.
The Operations Manager will report to and support the Group's Head of Production & Operations to determine daily, monthly, and annual production & operational strategies and to ensure the implementation thereof.
Responsible for daily and monthly production planning.
Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the daily production output, downtime and plant availability and daily technical and strategic support to each operation
Developing and implementing growth strategies.
To drive optimal productivity and goal achievement to determine opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
Support and facilitate interaction between each operation and the sales & logistics services to ensure sufficient stock levels, product availability and timely order fulfillment.
Oversee operational costs and controls to ensure cost effectiveness of each operation.
Strong focus on customer service and communication.
Accountable for general administrative duties and to complete and submit all necessary paperwork, reports in a timely manner.
Ensuring product quality
Support and facilitate interaction between each operation and the Groups centralized financial, supply chain and sales & logistics services to ensure timeous deliveries of raw materials and manufactured products.
Training ensure training needs are planned and met with to maximize production and alignment with SDL.
Accurately compile and analyze daily production line reports in a timely manner. Evaluate and categorize all downtime occurring during a shift.
Engage in regular staff meetings to communicate, motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the warehouse to ensure productivity as well as discipline of staff if required.
Ensure staff understand and align themselves with their job descriptions.
Establishing and monitoring employee working schedules, overtime, standby allowance.
Evaluating performance and productivity of staff.
Resolving inventory management concerns.
Analyze financial data and create business plans.
Creating and monitoring department budgets.
Improving revenue.
Researching and identifying growth opportunities.
Generating reports and giving presentations.
Prepare performance reports and deliver feedback on performance related issue.
Analyze the weekly direct cost variance report and reconcile previous production performance standard
Ensure and maintain regular house keeping
Manage and present KPI's at monthly management meetings. Report on achievements, challenges, volumes, efficiencies, and opportunities.
Ensure that all prescribed Safety and Operational procedures and rules are adhered to.