Kza warehouse

Krones Southern Africa is located in Lanseria, Johannesburg, and is a subsidiary of Krones AG in Neutraubling Germany, a major company internationally recognized as the world leader in the design and manufacturing of high-speed equipment for the packaging and bottling industry._
- Krones Southern Africa provides local engineering services for the beer and beverage industry within the Sub
- Saharan African region. We strive to provide excellent after-sales service and support. Our goal is to ensure that our customers maintain high standards of quality and productivity._

Your tasks
- To Lead and manage all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory management, dispatch and ream leadership
- Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment while maintaining a safe, efficient and cost effective warehouse environment
- Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
- Develop and maintain documented warehouse operations by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate pass processes, and shipping methods.
- Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short
- and long-term performance goals.
- Implement relevant KPIs and Monitor daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
- Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations.
- Manage inventory accurately through monitoring of daily warehouse activities (i.e. Regular cycle counts, Annual Stock take, 3PL offsite stock verification, etc.)
- Co-ordinate efficient operation of the warehouse within operating processes as defined by SAP operating system. And implemented KPIs.
- Create and maintain documented:

- SOP’s for all warehouse work done
-  Skills Matrix between WH employees
- Training register for the WH employees
- Ensure schedules and deadlines are met (OTD KPI)
- Effective Communication and Change Management
- Supervision of all warehouse staff assisting staff with their daily workload when necessary and ensuring high standards of work practices
- Prioritization of urgent orders through alignment with internal stakeholders (LCS, Sales, PM’s etc.)
- Liaise with the LCS Co-Ordinator's and ensure orders are picked timeously, establishing clear Plan versus Actual monitoring.
- Maintain high standard of Housekeeping - Experience implementing 5S (sort, sustain, set in order, standardize, shine) essential.
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Achieving and improving warehouse KPI’s as defined by the company.
- Manage the process of returns from the customers.
- Processing of cancelled sales orders.
- Responsibility for the standby process.
- Responsibility for maintaining the pool cars in good order.
- Warehouse working hours management.

**Profile**:
**QualificationExperience, Behaviours & Skills**
- Bcom / Diploma in Logistics/ Material Management Qualification
- Forklift LicenseFive or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing employees.
- Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.
- Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal