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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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