Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.
Job Description
Responsible for the management of the warehouse during own shift, which includes but is not limited to stocking of stock/ products, stock control and records and the timeous loading of trucks according to standard operating procedures, whilst maintaining operational standards and budgetary targets.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF Level equivalent.
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics.
- Minimum of 5 years warehousing experience.
- Supervisory experience within a poultry abattoir environment.
- Experience within the FMCG/ Food Industry preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft office (incl. Advanced Excel).
- CB - Code B drivers license/ own reliable transport.
- Willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.
- Ensure trucks are loaded as per GFC policy and procedure.
- Compilation of necessary documentation including dispatch fracturing and weigh bridge ticket.
- Daily stock report to management.
- Stock-take as required by management.
- Liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
- Ensure cases/ pallets per square meter targets are met.
- Ensure warehouse layout is optimized through correct placing of stock/ goods.
- Ensure products are picked and dispatched to ensure delivery schedule times are achieved.
- Continuous stock-control to limit financial losses.
- Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, motivation and conflict resolution.
- Mentor and coach subordinates.
- Manage the performance of subordinates and discipline in the workplace.
- Identify training and development needs for staff members.
- Give input into the recruitment and selection of staff members.
- Monitor overtime levels in the workplace and authorize as needed.
- Ensure the adherence to completion of all documentation accurately and in full within own shift.
- Range - Documents include, but are not limited to:
- Staff overtime sheets
- Stock control Sheets
- Forklift Pre-shift check sheets
- Supervisor check sheets
- Customer service sheet
- Production planning fresh
- Loading Information Papers
- CHEP Control
- Real register controls
- Complete and/ or update the prescribed reports and/ or documentation manually or on a computer system.
- Ensure that all credits are processed accurately according to the SOP.
- Monitor costs by analysing cost allocations, identifying discrepancies and implementing cost saving strategies.
- Range - Major costs include, but are not limited to:
- Overtime
- Material Handling Equipment utilization
- Delays
- Held overs
- Returns
- Analyse and report on monthly deviations and costs.
- Give input to Warehouse & Logistics Manager during compilation of annual budgets.
- Put strategies in place to ensure optimal delivery schedule of the various customer accounts.
- Provide input into management meetings.
- Provide input into the compilation of Service Level Agreements.
- Ensure service levels are maintained in accordance with SLA.
- Provide slow moving/ obsolete reports to Manager to manage these items in the warehouse.
- Ensure continuous supplier/ sales department/ client communication and feedback.
- Range - Communication and feedback include, but is not limited to:
- Daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly reports
- Sales meetings with GFC sales team
- Performance Reviews of own line reports
- Client satisfaction questionnaires at different levels
- Help resolve customer complaints.
- Implement continuous improvements to improve both efficiencies as well as services given to customers.
- Identify cost saving initiatives without compromising services provided.
- Identify remedial actions whenever service levels are being compromised.
- Ensure legal compliance within the warehouse.
- Assist with information on accident/ incident investigations as per SOP.
- Identify remedial actions to improve safety in the warehouse.
- Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards at all times.
- Any other duties as may be required by management.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Logical thinker
- Solutions-driven
- Technical-minded
- People Management skills
- Good communication skills
- Good reporting skills
- Good planning skills
- Strong administration skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
