A logistics company based in Durban is seeking a Facility/Warehouse Manager that will be responsible to ensure that the facility is operating at its optimal level. Meeting all client requirements and ensuring all business objectives and goals are met.
Main job function
Prepare financial forecasts
Follow-up and action overdue debtors
Verify and authorize pro-forma customer invoices
Compile Annual Budgets for respective departments with regards to revenue, cost and business expectations
Prepare capex motivations and ensure that quotes have been obtained
Communicate and meet with clients
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Conduct performance appraisals for all immediate sub-ordinates
Identify and address training needs through the workplace skills plan received from the training department
Ensure that Company standards are implemented and understood by all employees by discussing them in the blue area talks and ensure that updates are placed on notice boards
Review employee potential and growth plans - follow-up on the plans
Chair/Attend disciplinary and grievances hearings
Implement and maintain operational legal compliance with SHERQ Coordinator
On a weekly basis review stock take/cycle count reports and sign-off and report on discrepancies
Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers in order to maintain good relationships
Chair monthly safety meetings
Drive the 5 S Principles in the Warehouse
Adhere to corporate governance
Provide in-put into business continuity plan
Prepare for internal and external audits (Financial, ISO, Customer, EC)
Identify and manage continuous improvement projects
Identify and review business and SHE risk assessments with action plans
Maintain customer relationships and always attend to client queriesMust have an Industrial Engineering Degree (Non-Negotiable)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Warehouse Management
Previous experience on Cargowise would be beneficial
Good communication skills
Self-starter
Required to travel
Required to work overtime when necessary
Own Vehicle
Ability to work under pressure and handle stress
Good Leadership skills
High level of ethical behavior
High degree of trustworthiness
Good planning and organizational skills
Must be able to work alone and without supervision
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
