Tiger Brands Limited, a Top 40 JSE Limited company whose footprint extends across the African continent and beyond, is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and has been for several decades.
Tiger Brands has been built over many decades through the acquisition and clustering of businesses. Our strategy for succe...
Responsible for the day-to-day management of warehouse floor operations, including the supervision of warehouse staff and accurate inventory management across the PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright warehouses, while ensuring that all quality and safety standards are consistently met.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Ensure accurate and timely receipting and transfer of stock between PRD, Bright Stock and FST Bright
Run the daily recon and investigate and close out variances
Coordinate cycle counts and month-end/annual stock takes
Apply FIFO/FEFO and manage aged, short-dated, on-hold and damaged stock
Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines
Supervise, coach and develop warehouse staff
Manage attendance, overtime, leave and shift rosters
Address performance and conduct issues in line with company policy
Ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene and storage standards
Manage quarantine/QA-hold stock in conjunction with Quality
Support internal and external audits and close out findings
Enforce safe working practices, PPE and MHE (forklift) safety
Conduct safety walks, report incidents and drive corrective actions
Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in all warehouse areas
Report daily on stock accuracy, variances and floor performance
Lead root-cause analysis on recurring issues and participate in MDT sessions
Liaise with Production, Planning, Quality and Dispatch to resolve issues
Plan and allocate daily work for receiving, put-away, picking, staging and dispatch
Conduct shift start-up meetings and hand-overs
Ensure production is supplied on time and finished goods are cleared from lines
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Matric (Grade 12) essential
Diploma or certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehouse Management
3–5 years' warehouse experience in an FMCG/food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
Working knowledge of stock control, cycle counts and reconciliation processes
Oracle/SAP/ERP and Microsoft Excel proficiency
Sound understanding of food safety, GMP and OHS requirements
Valid forklift licence (advantageous)
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required
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