Warehouse Supervisor- M1

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of a team of approximately 15 warehouse operators, and/or stock auditors executing warehouse operations. To keep track of the daily outstanding workload and the ability to adjust work capacity where needed. Finding a balance between delegation of tasks and helping in the operations is a challenge in this function.

• Day supervision of a group of warehouse operators and/or Stock Auditors as determined by the Warehouse Operations Manager.
• Manage the team of warehouse operators and/or Stock Auditors to meet the service requirements set for outbound deliveries, inbound deliveries, stock auditing/accuracy and credit returns.
• Planning, coordination and control on warehouse activities
• Monitor daily outstanding workload and performance
• Adjust work capacity to finalize the daily outstanding work
• Ensure that receiving, putaway, picking, packing, dispatch and other related inbound and outbound processes are performed on time in line with the daily targets
• Ensure that daily cycle counts and bin audits checks are done
• Manage overtime and temporary employees requirements
• Talent development of Warehouse Operators and/or Stock Auditors
• Create and Review Workday performance documents for Warehouse Operators and/or Stock Auditors
• Manage employee absence
• Communicate key information to Warehouse Operators and/or Stock Auditors as cascaded by the Warehouse Operations Manager
• Manage and interact with union representatives effectively
• Serve as first line response and support for on the floor issues raised

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Other Supply Chain Certificates recommended
• At least 2 years within warehouse management

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable, and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.