Warehouse Supervisor - Multimodal

Job Purpose:

To manage / control all inbound and out bound flow of cargo through the warehouse. Complete control of shipments in line with QSHE standards set

Job Function:

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure the buildings / yards / facilities & equipment are compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and requirements
• Ensure all staff complies with Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and requirements
• Manage security
• Implement and manage cargo handling protocols and staff to ensure all cargo handled through the warehouse is handled in a manner which meets HSE specifications
• To manage the set down area in the warehouse and can identify the whereabouts of all cargo efficiently
• Ensure the correct equipment is utilized to handle cargo / containers
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced in accordance with required milestones to maintain operating efficiency
• Ensure there is always sufficient diesel available
• Ensure the cargo is packed for export in a manner which negates damage in transit
• Ensure that all loading of containers and trucks is conducted in a manner which is safe and maintains cargo integrity
• Participation in emergency plan
• Ensure hazardous Chemical regulations are met
• Liaise with vendors to co-ordinate packing on site if required
• Liaise closely with controllers to ensure correct configurations for loading / packing are confirmed prior to receiving of containers / trucks
• Ensure warehouse documentation is completed accurately, on time and submitted to the controller / coordinator within an acceptable time frame
• Provide tally sheets and manifest for cargo to be loaded in containers to allow the controllers to complete their shipping documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Negotiate rates with subcontractors
• Take full control of all bonded cargo and updating of bond store registers
• Control and motivate all warehouse staff under your control 
• Ensure sufficient staff is employed for client / company demand
• Ensure all costing schedules are updated in a timeliness manner and submitted to accounts for invoicing
• Complete monthly reports for Management statistics
• Management of departmental training
• Delimitate the working zones reserved to the different activities according to flows and types of products
• Participate to the definition of the needs in term of human and resources material
• Check the good execution of the maintenance, preventive and/or curative of the operations (especially relative to forklifts, rolling materials, IT equipment)
• Keep watch over cleanliness of the store
• Oversee the security and goods preservation
• Organize and oversee the inventories defined in contractual terms and conditions
• Participate in continuous improvement of the procedures

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) (or equivalent)
• Relevant Degree
• 5 years relevant experience