First Line Manager Job at Woolworths in Midrand

Job Title: First Line Manager: Midrand Foods/Gauteng/190214

AA/EE:     Not Applicable    
Contract     Permanent
Location:     Gauteng    
Available:     1 April 2014
Category:     Supply Chain    
Offer:     Market Related
Reporting To:     Perival Ntladi    
Job Grade:     Supervisor & Team Leaders
Division:     UPN Distribution Centres    
Positions:     1
Introduction
We are looking for an individual to manage and deliver defined operational processes within agreed service levels, cost effectively through operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

·         Grade 12
·         Relevant management or supervisory training
·         Three year logistics/commerce diploma advantageous or NQF level equivalent.
·         Quality assurance background advantageous e.g. Six Sigma

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

·         3 years relevant Supply Chain working experience in a managerial function.
·         Experience in Retail/FMCG environment advantageous
Job Specification
Main Purpose

To manage and deliver defined operational processes within agreed service levels, cost effectively through operational excellence.


Key Responsibilities

·         Ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy using the INVOCOM     methodology.
·         Providing input and executing the business unit’s 1 year operating plan, budget and scorecard with continuous improvement in mind.
·         Building, integrating and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders in line with SLA’s to achieve operational excellence e.g. Transport, Trunking, Cross-Docking and Equipment centre.
·         Manage and ensure end to end process compliance (e.g. receiving, picking, despatch, inventory etc.) against the documented process standards within area of responsibility.
·         Manage the use of all resources and ensure optimal operational implementation planning of all variable assets to ensure operational excellence. (e.g. FTE plan for staffing, scanners, technology equipment, pallet jacks, reach trucks, consumables, stationary etc.)
·         Manage and adhere to company policies and procedures in line with corporate governance principles.
·         Ensure timeous delivery of accurate reporting and administration for transactional excellence.
·         Build, develop and entrench a high performance culture by providing leadership, feedback, guidance, support and coaching to staff.
·         Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Woolworths Values to ensure the delivery of the operational scorecard
·         Contribute towards the delivery of the BU EE targets.
·         Ensure performance management and input into talent management, succession planning and reward & recognition (e.g. difference awards).
·         Manage employee relations in line with sound people principles and strategy.
·         Ensure Adherence to company policies, procedures and legislation (e.g. OHASA and SHE programme) in line with corporate governance.

Key Competencies


·         Knowledge & process understanding of logistics & related distribution processes.
·         Working knowledge of supply chain operations and impact on stakeholders
·         PC literacy and is able to capture information and produce reports
·         Ability to manage consumables and assets
·         Understanding of process compliance.
·         Have an understanding of relevant legislation
·         Ability to work across different temperature regimes e.g. Cold Chain and Frozens area
·         Ability to quickly develop a knowledge and understanding of the suppliers’, customer and service provider business and demonstrates a passion for customer delivery
·         Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of own role on service delivery to internal and external    customers
·         Customer Service mindset
·         Have an understanding of relevant legislation
·         Knowledge of Performance Management Systems
·         Knowledge of Employee Relations procedures
·         Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
·         Able to work flexible hours in line with the business requirements


How to Apply:

http://woolworths.pnet.co.za/index.php?s=advert_view&g=3910&x=1626648&i=2270&pop=1

Deadline: 27/02/2014