Warehouse Controller (Fixed Term Contract)

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

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Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Warehouse Controller on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract to join the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Logistics Manager.

The Warehouse Controller will be responsible to manage the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring that stock is stored, handled, replenished and dispatched in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Overseeing and optimising the collective efforts of warehouse team members so as to ensure that Logistics objectives are achieved and that a culture of a high performing team is developed and maintained.

Duties & Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Stock control (booking all transferred stock in before 14:00 daily).
• Stock control and maintenance (no stock with less than 3 months shelf life to be retained in warehouse).
• Tight management of CHEP pallets.
• Conducting accurate monthly stock counts with clear variance analysis (supplemented with root cause analysis, threshold setting, documentation and continuous improvement).
• Stock losses to be kept at below 0.5% of inventory value.

Planning and Organizing

• Schedule and coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock. This includes planning the layout of the warehouse for optimal space utilization. Key KPI’s include:
• Ensuring on time and in full replenishment (100% of loads).
• Controlling internal trucks efficiencies (clear production daily).
• Achieve vehicle TAT of less than 3 hours (for 95% of vehicles).
• Achieved the standard required on loading: short loaded, incorrect loaded, breakages and damages to be managed and addressed daily according to standard.

Supervision of Warehouse Staff

• Direct and oversee the activities of warehouse team, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training as needed.
• Assist in the selection of new personnel to fill vacancies or replacements.
• Recommend changes to procedures and develop performance standards.
• Develop and implement performance guidelines.
• Schedules and prioritize training in accordance with the logistics plan and shift roster.
• Conduct employees’ performance development plans and give feedback.
• Coach and counsel employees to ensure that agreed performance standards are met.
• Failing which, ensure that disciplinary action is taken.
• Develop and maintain shift roster, schedules and execute annual leave, monitor and control employee attendance and manage employees’ overtime.

Industrial Relations

• Initiate disciplinary action/enquiries and recommend dismissals as needed. Resolve conflicts within immediate team and facilitate conflict resolution within subordinate teams. Build and maintain levels of trust between the Union Leadership and Shop Floor to facilitate win/win situations. Eliminate industrial action.

Ensuring Quality, Health and Safety:

• Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards to maintain a safe working environment for warehouse staff and visitors. Prepares for all internal and external audits. Inspect stock received and dispatched to ensure it meets the requisite quality standards and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.

Efficiency and Productivity

• Continuously improve warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and productivity. This may involve Best in Class projects or other improvement initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting

• Keep accurate records of warehouse activities, such as inventory levels, stock movements, and performance metrics. Generate reports for management as required.

Problem Solving

• Address any issues that arise in daily warehouse operations, such as inventory discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, or team challenges.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies regarding warehouse operations, including food safety, pest control, storage conditions, and labour laws.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7 or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a warehousing environment.
• Must have 4 years of leadership experience, managing a team of people.
• Working knowledge of a WMS and ERP system (Syspro and Flow Centric preferable).
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, intermediate level in Excel.
• Sound knowledge of transport planning, fleet management, warehousing and distribution.