Warehouse Manager at KT Wash (PTY) Ltd

Role Description

• We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager to join the KT Wash team in a full-time, on-site capacity. This role is integral to ensuring seamless warehouse operations and maintaining high standards in stock control, inventory management, and logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt, inspection, and proper storage of incoming goods.
• Manage and dispatch outgoing materials while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Train and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Conduct daily stock checks of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Implement the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) system for inventory management.
• Schedule vehicle bookings for loading and dispatching detergents.
• Organize contract workers to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with production and laboratory teams to uphold quality and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHEQ) regulations.
• Track and report warehouse performance metrics, including stock accuracy and safety KPIs.
• Authorize the stoppage of processes when safety or quality standards are at risk.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in stock control, inventory management, and operations coordination.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP).
• Forklift operation skills are an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• A diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Maintain a minimum stock accuracy of 95%.
• Adhere to maximum time allocations for truck loading (1 hour) and offloading (2 hours for specific materials).
• Report safety and quality alerts weekly.
• Achieve daily CIL (Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication) tasks at a minimum of 95%.