Warehouse Section Head

about 2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Blantyre, Southern Region, MW... more
About the role:
BURN is looking for a Warehouse Section Head who will be crucial in managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
The individual will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and smooth functioning of your designated area while adhering to safety protocols and optimizing productivity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Direct responsibility over the assigned warehouse and its team.
  • Collect accurate data and send relevant periodic reports regarding assigned warehouse as instructed by the warehouse Manager.
  • Represent the Warehouse Manager on matters relating to assigned Warehouse when he’sabsent.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of assigned junior members of the warehouse team, ensuring that they report to work on time, do their work as required and always work as a team.
  • Ensure that BURN Warehouse procedures for all materials (Finished Goods, Raw materials, Scrap, Trash etc.) are observed at all times.
  • Issue and record movements of warehouse items as instructed by the Warehouse Team leader.
  • Assist in offering leadership and training for key warehouse activities like Stock takes and Cycle counts.
  • Transfer incoming items and materials to their specified locations on the racks.
  • Ensure a safe and orderly material organization in the factory.
  • Check the remaining stock of relevant items and prompt manager to re-order.
  • Enter details of all movements, in and out, of items and materials
  • Be honest, and punctual and carry out work to the best quality possible, whist instilling the same values in juniors.
  • Promptly report any inventory-related issues or problems in the factory to the Warehouse Manager, and, where possible, assist in problem solving.
  • Assist the Warehouse Management in ensuring that the best operation practices are observed by everyone operating and handling equipment, regardless of department.
  • Develop personal and team-based growth opportunities and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Warehouse Manager and the relevant Members of the BURN Warehouse Management team.

Skills and Experience
 
  • BSc/HND in any course from a reputable university.
  • 3yrs work experience in factory and warehouse operations and equipment use.
  • Physically fit to drive a forklift, batching, lift heavy items and arranging patterns.
  • Good head for calculations, reconciliations, stock count and warehouse documentation.
  • Friendly disposition to work with diverse teams in the production line, dispatch, QC.
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments, timing, and processes.
  • A positive mindset to offer solutions to operational problems.
  • Ability to use MS Excel as an inventory tool and generate reports.
  • Honest and able to put in extra man-hours during emergencies.
  • Strong Knowledge of Warehouse security SOP and equipment maintenance.
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written and must speak the Hausa language.
  • Ability to effectively manage a team, delegate and get results.
  • Calmness while under immense pressure to deliver.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
 
  • Accuracy of inventory records and stock counts both physical and on system.
  • Timely uploading of data on the system and submission of reports
  • Timely dispatch of stocks to stockiest locations
  • Rate of Breakdown of equipment
  • Quantity of damaged SKU and packaging during offloading
  • Rate of irreconcilable inventory and missing stock
  • Errors in warehouse documentation.
  • Availability of warehouse documents as when needed.


                                                 Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).