Raw Material, Waste, and Forklift Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - RPO Recruitment
Description
RPO Recruitment's client (a plastics company) is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Raw Material, Waste, And Forklift Manager in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely availability of required raw materials.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, anticipate shortages, and facilitate reorder processes.
- Implement effective inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Develop and implement waste disposal strategies that comply with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate waste collection, segregation, and disposal processes, minimizing environmental impact and optimizing recycling efforts.
- Maintain accurate records of waste generation, disposal methods, and associated costs.
- Manage a team of forklift operators, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Implement and enforce strict adherence to forklift safety protocols and best practices.
- Arrange routine emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts.
- Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
- Analyse and optimize material flow processes to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with production and logistics teams to schedule material deliveries and pickups to meet production schedules.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Stay up to date with environmental, safety, and transportation regulations related to waste management and forklift operations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, conducting regular audits and inspections.
- Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to raw material consumption, waste generation, and forklift utilization.
- Generate reports to provide insights into operational performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, quality control, and maintenance teams to optimize raw material usage and minimize waste.
- Coordinate with external vendors for waste disposal services and material deliveries.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in materials management, waste management, and forklift operations, with [X] years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and waste disposal practices.
- A solid understanding of forklift safety protocols.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using inventory management software, waste tracking systems, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with external vendors.
Benefits:
- Salary: R450K/yr
- R500K/yr, salary negotiable
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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