Warehouse Manager - Night Shift

Permanent Gauteng

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

To oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval andtimely dispatch of goods during the night, thereby meeting customer servicelevels and reducing costs.

• Work closely with the Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
• Ensure the implementation of warehouse operations and maintenance policies and procedures throughout the hub.
• Manage the system for keeping stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning.

• Control and monitor inventory levels and replenishment processes.
  • Forklift inspections.
  • Lighting inspections.
  • Reach truck inspections.
  • Facility inspections.
  • Damaged stock.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Day Manager; inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Manage warehouse operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational employees and following up on work results.
• Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse.
• Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s).
• Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met.
• Ensures that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the night shift are coordinated with day duties and activities.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Day Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the nightshift that warrant their attention.
• Ensure customer orders are filled and placed on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading procedures.
• Ensure that all orders leaving the warehouse are correctly packed and damage free.
• Manage the execution of the transport plan.
• Performregular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns notcompleted.

• Oversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment.

• Ensure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety.
• Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating:
  • Forklift inspections.
  • Lighting inspections.
  • Reach truck inspections.
  • Facility inspections.
  • Damaged stock.
• Participate in the risk committee and in HIRA work studies.
• Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company policy.
• Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

• Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
• Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
• Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

• Transport team.
• Broader planning team.
• SHEQ, HR and Risk Management
• Finance administration team.

• Customers.
• Transportcontractors.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Diploma or degree in Warehouse/Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in a warehouse and transport/distribution environment.
• At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role within warehouse operations (essential).
• Proven experience managing inbound, outbound and transport functions simultaneously.
• Experience working in a high-volume, FMCG or cold chain environment (highly advantageous).

• System skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite).
• Strong operational leadership and team management capability.
• Ability to drive performance against KPIs (productivity, service levels, accuracy).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost reduction.
• Effective communication skills across all organisational levels.
• High level of planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!