Shift Manager - Supply Chain / FMCG / Logistics

apartmentGreys Personnel placeCape Town calendar_month 

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (compulsory) plus a relevant Tertiary Degree; Honours in Business/Supply Chain Management or similar preferred.
  • 35 years experience in Warehousing & Distribution, Transport, FMCG, and/or QRS/Quality Management.
  • Systems and tools:
  • MS Office (intermediate or better); Advanced Excel.
  • Advanced experience with Great Plains (GP).
  • Advanced WMS skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication (English).
  • Ownership mindset, strong attention to detail, and outstanding time management.
  • Planning and organisational strength; results‑ and deadline‑driven.
  • Problem‑solving ability and a collaborative, team‑first approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a warehousing shift to meet and exceed contractual service levels.
  • Plan shifts in advance, aligning staffing and equipment to volume and timing; communicate the plan and report on plan vs. actual.
  • Control costs within budget; investigate variances and implement countermeasures.
  • Drive procedural and quality compliance (DQSP), address non‑conformances, and reject out‑of‑spec product.
  • Ensure complete, accurate shift documentation and on‑time reporting.
  • Monitor time and attendance; enforce safety, correcting unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Build a high‑performance team: train, coach, hold staff accountable, and resolve issues promptly.
  • Champion continuous improvement, living our company values and embedding them in daily routines.

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