Pinetown: Raw Materials Store Team Leader posted by Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd

About the Role

Our leading manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Raw Materials Store Team Leader based offsite. As a key member of their team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the raw materials store, ensuring seamless supply chain management and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of offsite raw materials store, including secondary packaging and divider cleaning
• Ensure correct batching and strict FIFO management of all materials, including cataloguing of regrind and issuing oldest stock first
• Oversee the goods returns process for secondary packaging
• Identify control risks and implement mitigation measures (e.g. stock counts, stock movements, and process controls)
• Supply secondary packaging to the main site, ensuring all requirements are delivered on time
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and annual stock takes, including unplanned spot checks
• Receipt and administer raw materials stock, including all SAP transactions
• Oversee divider cleaning operations and ensure sufficient divider availability for the business
• Take responsibility for stock variances relating to raw materials and packaging
• Perform incoming inspection checks for packaging to ensure specifications are met
• Ensure correct handling of stock and that all spillages and breakages are reported
• Manage maintenance of offsite equipment, including divider cleaners, floor cleaners, and other operational equipment
• Ensure shuttle trucks are loaded timeously
• Maintain high levels of internal and external customer satisfaction
• Oversee waste management operations
• Ensure all documentation relating to invoicing, receipts, and stock movements complies with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 standards
• Day-to-day team management of divider cleaners, GRV processors, forklift drivers, packers, and cleaners
• Drive continuous training and development, manage individual and team performance, and ensure compliance with HR and IR policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe working environment with excellent housekeeping standards

Requirements

• Post-matric qualification in Supply Chain or a related field
• Proven track record within an FMCG supply chain environment
• Working knowledge of SAP will be advantageous
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-disciplined, driven, and results-focused
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified in the original job description.