Warehouse Supervisor

Posted:
8/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa ⋅ Gauteng, South Africa

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Position Title: Warehouse Supervisor  

Number of Positions: 1 Position

Reporting To: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Reporting Relationship: Please refer to organisational structure diagram

Primary Purpose of Role:

Direct, manage and coordinate, logistics and warehouse activities for inbound and outbound deliverables. Lead and direct strategic planning for logistics services. In this role the person will lead the execution of the business strategy for buying, material fulfillment, and logistics along with developing and executing initiatives within the Wabtec facility. In addition, the role will be responsible for overall implementation of the company’s safety requirements and materials handling operational execution and serve as the focal point for integrating Wabtec systems and processes as required.

Primary Objectives:

  • Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and dormant material effectively and practicing first in first out (FIFO) to eliminate expiry of materials.
  • Own and drive supplier claims/ refunds to balance stock and PO inventory tied to Quality Control practices.
  • Create, manage and achieve Supply Chain and Logistics department budgets.
  • Maintain receiving, warehousing and distribution operations internally and externally by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program operational and personnel policies and procedures
  • Manage outbound logistic to customers to ensure timelines and processes are met.
  • Manage warehouse team on receipting and dispatch to production or the customer for finished goods.
  • Manage stock inventory and inventory turns to be inline of the business.
  • Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met. 
  • Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self-actualization
  • Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

Formal Education/Training

  • Degree in Supply Chain or Transportation/Logistics Management
  • 8 to 10 years in supply chain/logistics environment
  • Exposure to the Manufacturing or Railway Rolling stock an advantage
  • ORACLE experience and advantage / preferred.

Essential work skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Fluency in written and verbal English
  • Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple tasks through to completion
  • Record of successfully collaborating with and influencing peers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
  • Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor
  • Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups

Person Specification

  • High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
  • A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
  • Outgoing and confident personality who can operate at all levels
  • A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to recognize potential risks to the firm that should be escalated

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties on this job the employee is exposed to an office environment and will be required to travel to outlying locations and offices for inspections and tours.

Note:  This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position.  Incumbents shall follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by this position and supervisor.  

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation

Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/

Headquarter Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1872

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Freight Service ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Transportation