Warehouse Supervisor (Night Shift)

About the role:

Join Shoprite as a Nightshift Warehouse Supervisor, where you will lead and manage warehouse operations including picking, checking, and packing to consistently achieve daily productivity targets. This junior management role demands strong leadership, operational oversight, and adherence to health and safety policies within a dynamic retail supply chain environment. Candidates should possess expertise in warehouse management systems, inventory control, and team supervision to ensure efficient workflow and compliance. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a market-leading retail group recognised for innovation, staff development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced logistics setting.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate and schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure optimal staffing, meeting work demands efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Lead employee training, assign and delegate tasks, evaluate performance, and manage reward and disciplinary processes.
• Conduct daily meetings to review objectives, monitor progress, and align team efforts with operational goals.
• Oversee personnel administration activities as required to maintain workforce effectiveness.
• Implement and enforce warehouse safety programmes, ensuring all safety procedures are adhered to and equipment is properly maintained.
• Directly supervise day-to-day warehouse operations to guarantee timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Regularly review system reports and promptly address any issues or discrepancies.
• Analyse reports to verify accurate picking, checking, and inventory management.
• Perform routine inspections of the warehouse environment to monitor production and maintain cleanliness.
• Conduct investigations and ensure compliance with all warehouse processes, procedures, and systems.

What you bring:

• Proven knowledge of system operations and production environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of depot layout and process flows.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills, including standard office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and team collaboration skills.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience working in a Distribution Centre environment.
• At least 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience within a related sector.
• Possession of a qualified post-basic educational qualification.
• Logistics or management qualification is highly advantageous.