WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER : South Africa

Sandvik seeks:

Warehouse Operations Manager

The role

To supervise either inbound or outbound processes within the Warehouse Operations in Wingfield Park which distributes to all satellites and depots in Africa

Key performance areas

1. MAINTAINS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE

• Oversees adherence to all relevant Sandvik Policies and Procedures by relevant staff, and provides proactive and visible safety leadership in all daily activities.
• Initiates and participates in safety improvement activities as and when necessary.
• Sets highest standards of personal safety and demonstrates a proactive approach to building a sustainable safety culture within the warehouse.
• Reports all accidents, incidents, and injuries immediately and manages close-out of these incidents/accident investigations.

2. MANAGES WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS (INBOUND OR OUTBOUND)

• Chairs daily start up meetings in process work area.
• Allocates resources to processes according to daily plan requirements.
• Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to all procedures within assigned area of responsibility within the warehouse (inbound or outbound).
• Optimises / improves the operational efficiency performance in area of responsibility within the warehouse continuously to drive high productivity levels.
• Oversees the infrastructure integrity and planning in the relevant area of responsibility to ensure smooth day to day running of all equipment and processes.
• Continuously improves and manages the controls to limit shrinkage risk in relevant area of responsibility.
• Continuously improves and manages the process flows in relevant area of responsibility.
• Facilitates smooth interaction with warehouse stakeholders e.g. Control tower, Inventory, Freight, Logistics and Operational performance teams.
• Supports the Operational performance team in executing continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitates and implements standardisation to global processes & procedures as required.

3. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Provides input to the operational budgets for the relevant warehouse area and functions in Wingfield Park.
• Manages operational expenses within the annual budget constraints.
• Maintains and manages warehouse processes to limit financial risks within area of responsibility e.g. Proof of Delivery (POD) handling, goods returns, credit, receiving & dispatch processes.
• Provides input monthly to financial reporting to senior management on area of responsibility.
• Leads and participates in cost reduction initiatives in conjunction with Indirect Purchasing function.

4. MANAGES HUMAN RESOURCES

• Facilitates a sustainable workforce through a formal succession plan using and applying the most up to date training and development methodology.
• Responsible for the recruitment of suitable staff to ensure optimal running of warehouse operations.
• Manages the team to ensure optimal performance, including time & attendance, performance management, disciplinary processes, etc.
• Executes the annual Sandvik Employee survey (SEmp) action plan continuously.

Your profile

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a Warehousing/Distribution/Supply Chain environment with a minimum of 5 years in a similar management position.
• B Degree (NQF Level 7) / Diploma (NQF level 6) in Supply Chain Management or a related field or equivalent
• Minimum: Code 8 Driver's License

Training required

Minimum:

• Excellent MS Office skills
• MS Excel e.g. pivot tables, V-Lookups
• Data Analysis
• Previous ERP or WMS system experience
• Legislation of South Africa e.g. OHS Act; Labour Relations Act etc.

Ideal prior exposure to:

• Aurora, DI and Qlikview highly desired
• Sandvik policies and procedures
• (Sandvik) EHS management systems
• African Export Legislation

Location

Wingfield Park

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, or access the Sandvik websitewww.sandvik.com/career.

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Applications close: 25 August 2015

Job Reference No. 340314

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.

Deadline: 25 Aug
Job-ID: 340314

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