About The Role
We are searching for a results-oriented and highly motivated Warehouse Manager to lead and inspire our warehouse team while ensuring operational excellence. Your leadership will be paramount in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and efficiency within our warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing warehouse team.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and expertise.
- Warehouse Operations
- Oversee the receiving, storage, picking and shipment of goods, co-packing and returns departments.
- Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization for efficiency and safety.
- Manage inventory control measures to ensure accuracy and minimize loss.
- Maintain a robust warehouse management system (WMS).
- Management of outsourced on-site service providers
- Maintain budgets and control costs.
- Safety & Compliance
- Champion a safety-first culture by enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety training and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, company policies and industry best practices.
- Drive the LOreal for the Future agenda.
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze existing processes to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Implement processes to best support the business and maintain controls.
- Implement Lean methodologies and other continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen) to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Reporting & Communication
- Provide regular accurate updates and reports to senior management on warehouse performance, safety metrics, group requirements and improvement initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration.
- Proven experience with a minimum of 5-10 years as a Warehouse Manager with a strong track record of success in leading teams and driving operational excellence.
- Experience in cosmetics or FMCG industries preferable
- Deep understanding of warehouse management best practices, safety regulations, and inventory control methods.
- Experience implementing and managing warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g., Yellow Belt, Green Belt) or equivalent experience is desirable.
- Logistics or Supply chain 3-year tertiary qualification is preferable.
