Warehouse Supervisor

Job description / Role

Supervisory position responsible for the end to end warehouse operation. Supervising activities related to receiving, storage, internal goods movement and distribution of raw, packaging, semi-finished goods and finished goods.

Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the warehouse is being run as per best practices without compromising safety, discipline and food safety.
- Adhere to operational processes defined within the warehouse when it comes to food and people safety.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and inventory optimization.
- Engage with the Nestle Middle East HUB team
- Drive continuous improvement within the warehouse.
- Manage a team of stock controllers, warehouse operators and forklift drivers.
- Assist with leading the warehouse operational team and represent the warehouse when needed.
- Ensure Nestle Continuous Excellence principles are adhered to e.g. problem solving tools
- Ensure daily adherence to Good Warehousing Practices. .
- Ensure efficient flow into and out of the warehouse e.g. transfer raw materials to factory and dispatch of finished goods

Requirements

- Diploma in any subject required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience within warehouse operations with a reputed company
- Previous knowledge of handling food product is advantageous
- Experience of supervising a team in the warehouse
- Operational knowledge of warehouse management systems
- Competency with the use of MS Office programs. Highly proficient in MS Excel
- High level of competency regarding Safety, Health and Environment practices
- Excellent presentation and coaching skills
- Availability to work six days per week, rotating on three different shift schedules

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.