Unilever is currently hiring for  Warehouse  Supervisor  

Function: Supply Chain

Work Level:  1BU

Reports to: Eva Masenya

Scope: Southern Africa

Location: Lordsview

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Job Summary: 

Overall  leader for the warehouse (line supply, receiving, shipping, and palletizing).  Responsible for safety and quality procedures, assisting in finding materials, resolving operational concerns within all areas, and overall personnel management.Lead monthly stock count and weekly cycle countsEnd to end warehouse management , which includes of loading and off-loading trucks in warehouse, while maintaining food safety and quality.Utilize the SAP System to execute production orders, monitors production supply area (PSA), and reconcile production orders.  Points of audit are; storage locations, storage unit numbers (SU), item number, and quantity.Operate equipment to include forklifts, scissors lifts, and battery changers (stationary and mobile).Utilize SAP and DLxP warehouse management system to reconcile production orders and correcting all errors associated with finished goods materials.Conduct daily physical inventory ensuring PSA is audited on a weekly basis. Investigate any errors of inventory to include complete audit of material item with in the warehouse inventory.Analyze reports from Best Practice group to determine variance causes, reconcile variances between SAP and DLxP systems.Work with site management on production schedules concerning all material issues for production runs and changes in the production schedules. Effectively communicate all information to necessary teammates.Create, maintain, and present documents in Excel, and PowerPoint to be distributed to management for review. These documents will contain statistical data (as prescribed by management) to be analyzed resulting in an improved inventory accuracy. Communicate inventory errors to warehouse employees along with recommendations of how to avoid replication of errors.Attend daily production meetings, host end of shift briefs, attend twice daily attainment calls, and generate shift change report.

  Experiences & Qualifications

University Degree or diplomaMatric "Math's and Science - Mandatory".Working Knowledge of production and engineering processes, supply chain, and planning.Minimum 3 years experience in a production working environment.Working Knowledge of PC Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).Ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Data driven objectivity in the face of strong challenge from senior leaders will be key in succeeding in this roleManaging a team of direct reports (L1) and indirect reports in the Hub (L2) to achieve superior resultsThought leadership to integrate digitical solutions into the S&O processs

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.