Supply Chain Shift Supervisor

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
Join a leading automotive battery manufacturer driving operational excellence across South Africa.
Elandsfontein, Johannesburg | R411K CTC

About Our Client
Our client is a trusted leader in the automotive manufacturing industry, known for producing premium-quality battery solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, they continue to set benchmarks for supply chain efficiency and product excellence. The company offers a dynamic environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of daily operations.

The Role: Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
The Supply Chain Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end warehouse and transport operations during designated shifts. This includes overseeing inventory control, dispatch, returns, and staff performance to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational flow, enforcing compliance standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily shift activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns.

  • Allocate manpower, plan workloads, and manage attendance to meet operational targets.

  • Conduct daily checks on product presentation, voltage, and warehouse standards.

  • Perform and verify daily cycle counts, stock takes, and SAP updates.

  • Ensure dispatch and deliveries are completed according to schedules and documentation.

  • Lead, coach, and develop team members to enhance performance and compliance.

  • Maintain accurate and timely shift reports, KPI tracking, and performance summaries.

  • Oversee compliance with safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.

About You

  • Certificate in Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Management (NQF 5 minimum; Diploma preferred).

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a warehouse or supply chain supervisory role.

  • Strong understanding of SAP, WMS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Proven ability to manage shift operations and lead diverse teams effectively.

  • Skilled in inventory control, workflow planning, and performance monitoring.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

  • Resilient, proactive, and capable of maintaining focus under pressure.

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