WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sandvik seeks:

Warehouse Operations Manager

The role

Manage the Warehouse Operations in Burgersfort (DS & MA warehouse) as well as day to day distribution from Burgersfort to Consignments , Contracts and Customers in the Eastern Limb.

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

Burgersfort

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, pleaae click on the 'Apply Now' button, or access the Sandvik websitewww.sandvik.com/career.

Applications close: 14 July 2016

Job Reference No. 345798

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

Recruiter: Thato Makoro

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: 14 Jul
Job-ID: 345798

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