Warehouse Supervisor

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Warehouse Supervisor

To represent the company in a professional, enthusiastic, and positive manner
Ensure an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational and customer demand
Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are always understood and practiced by the team
Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of goods
Drive a zero-tolerance mind set for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure customer deliverables are met fully
Understand customer needs and ensure alignment with the needs/commitments of the business
Develop plans for future capacity needs
Ensure inventories are accurate and control inventory levels by ensuring physical counts are conducted and reconciled with the system utilising help of the warehouse team
Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods in and goods out including labelling of all stock items
Ensure that any IT and automated systems are accurate and up to date
Identify any systems/process improvements and drive through recommendations for change
Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements
Review ways to reduce waste
Develop and maintain metrics/KPIs, reports, process documentation, customer service logs and training and safety records
Create policies and procedures for logistics activities and ensure all systems meet the standards for accreditation in line with the quality systems
Continuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as delivering continuous improvement initiatives
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes
Coach, manage and develop logistics staff, team leaders and supervisors to optimize performance and meet targets and deadlines.
Monitor and Manage time and attendance for the warehouse team.
Comply with all relevant HSE legislation and local policies and procedures.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Engineering/Tier 1 automotive Management, experience within the Logistics Function.
Educated to a HNC standard or equivalent in a Logistical discipline.
Experience with MRP systems, preferably AS400/BPCS
Strong knowledge of logistics Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strong knowledge of WMS/ERP/MRP systems.
Strong background in continuous improvement techniques. (Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA, Gemba).
Possess a working knowledge of PC skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
Be able to demonstrate a proactive and flexible attitude to work, adopting a “hands on” approach as and when appropriate.
Have effective communication skills to allow you to communicate with a wide range of people and departments both internally and externally
Be sufficiently numerate and a clear logical thinker
Be self-motivated
Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure