Warehouse Supervisor job at Kakira Sugar Limited

JOB DETAILS:
Overall purpose of the job.
Leading and overseeing the activities of the Bottling Plant Warehouse including the ordering, receipt and control of Raw Materials and Finished Product.

Key Responsibilities;
• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including
• the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workloads to warehouse workers.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, supplies or equipment; complete pallet labels, delivery notes and invoicing shipments as assigned.

• Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.

• Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock levels as per SAP.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.

• Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budgetrelated needs.
• Complete daily production scheduling, providing all inputs to operations using FIFO
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Education:
• High School Diploma or. Supply Chain Certificate
• Valid Fork Truck License

Experience, Skills and Competences:
• Three years warehouse or logistics experience
• Experience working as a people manager/supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures.
• Methods of receiving, inspecting and issuing materials.

• Materials, equipment and supplies used in a school district.
• Operation of a forklift and other assigned vehicle and equipment.

• Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment and terminology.
• Space utilization and inventory techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Inventory methods and practices.
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Utilize space efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain inventory.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Operate warehouse vehicles, machines and equipment.
• Receive, issue, store and return warehouse stock and supplies.
• Lift, move, sort and store objects.
• Plan and schedule work.
• Maintain accurate records of stock transactions.
• Learn to operate a computer terminal and warehouse-related software.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50kg.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes
• in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• A flexible approach to working hours may be required to suit production demands or to meet critical deadlines.
• Shift work may be required based on production demands.
Knowledge of computer:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations.
• Proficiency in SAP
Communication Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and the management.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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