Depot Assistant Manager - Diep River, South Africa - Recruitment Matters Africa

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Diep River, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Our client is looking for a Depot Assistant Manager position is a key role in the depot operations team.

The main requirement of the role is to play a leadership role and support the day to day operations in the depot, with a focus on maintaining our standard operating procedures particularly with respect to health & safety and food safety.

The role will be a key part of the depot operations team and will help to induct, train and supervise volunteers.


Responsibilities:


  • Support your Depot Manager in the daytoday operations as well as provide cover in your Depot Manager's absence.
  • Ensuring transport and yard is operating efficiently
  • Volunteer coordination, training and supervision
  • Resource planning and management
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with local charities and suppliers
  • Overseeing the depot operational data and ensuring that it is secure and accurate
  • Route planning
  • Actively carrying out food collections and deliveries with current suppliers and charities where needed
  • Stock management and warehousing
  • Management of the depot facilities and vans
  • Acting as a local ambassador for The Felix Project
  • Development and implementation of all local compliance policies (e.g. food handling, health and safety, volunteer policies etc)
  • Increasing impact and quality of the operation
  • Leadership, development and management of depot staff
  • Regular reporting and measurement

Key Skills:


  • Warehouse experience in FMCG sector or similar,
  • Successful track record in a leadership position in a warehouse environment,
  • Excellent people management experience and success in driving performance and accountability,
  • Proven track record in driving efficiency, improvement and/or supporting growth,
  • Proven track record in improving and embedding processes and systems to optimise operational efficiency,
  • Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing compliance policies within an operation (ideally food safety and health & safety),
  • Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment,
  • Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude,

Qualifictions:


  • 5+ years of warehouse management experience.
  • Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures.
  • Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls.
  • Valid drivers' license.
  • Ability to operate forklift effectively.
  • Proficient computer skills.
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