Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of two sugar estates, one in Kakira – Jinja and the other in Kayunga.
Job Summary: Leading and overseeing the activities of the Bottling Plant Warehouse including the ordering, receipt and control of Raw Materials and Finished Product.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees; assign workloads to warehouse workers.
- Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, supplies or equipment; complete pallet labels, delivery notes and invoicing shipments as assigned.
- Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
- Supervise the processing of requisitions and requests to invoice for reimbursements of warehouse codes; complete requisitions for needed materials to assure adequate stock levels as per SAP.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts.
- Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
- Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; advise of budget-related needs.
- Complete daily production scheduling, providing all inputs to operations using FIFO
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular attendance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education:
- High School Diploma or. Supply Chain Certificate
- Valid Fork Truck License
Experience, Skills and Competences:
- Three years warehouse or logistics experience
- Experience working as a people manager/supervisor.
Knowledge of:
- Warehousing and stock control methods and procedures.
- Methods of receiving, inspecting and issuing materials.
- Materials, equipment and supplies used in a school district.
- Operation of a forklift and other assigned vehicle and equipment.
- Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment and terminology.
- Space utilization and inventory techniques.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Inventory methods and practices.
- Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations
- Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
- Utilize space efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain inventory.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Operate warehouse vehicles, machines and equipment.
- Receive, issue, store and return warehouse stock and supplies.
- Lift, move, sort and store objects.
- Plan and schedule work.
- Maintain accurate records of stock transactions.
- Learn to operate a computer terminal and warehouse-related software.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Physical demands:
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50kg.
- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
- A flexible approach to working hours may be required to suit production demands or to meet critical deadlines.
- Shift work may be required based on production demands.
Knowledge of computer:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations.
- Proficiency in SAP
Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and the management.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
How to Apply:
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Deadline: 28th October 2024
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