Warehouse Operation Supervisor at Blume Nigeria Limited

Job Function

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the operations and activities of the District Warehouse; train, assign, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planned, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety and distribution of stocks 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 Products, and supplies stocks; complete packing slips for shipments as assigned.
• The route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
• 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 and catalogues as required.
• Monitor automated warehousing system; operate a computer to enter data, correct errors and control key screens as required.
• Operate and demonstrate the use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary; assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
• Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers
• Lead, educate and develop new employees.
• Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers' load is delivered and picked up timely and damage-free.
• Communicate with dispatch at various managers/distributors and coordinate the movement of the shipment
• Recruit, and train loaders/drivers
• Take ownership of vehicle inspections and maintenance on regular bases.
• Observe health and safety regulations; maintain warehouse in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Educaqtion and Experience

• HND or B.Sc. Degree in Logistics, Management, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Cautiously optimistic, personable and resolute.
• At least 3 years experience in FMCG.
• Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar management position.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Problem-solving skills.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• 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 vehicles 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.
• Automated warehouse inventory system.