Supply Chain Shift Supervisor

Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
Join a leading automotive battery manufacturer driving operational excellence across South Africa.
Elandsfontein Johannesburg R411K CTC

About Our Client
Our client is a trusted leader in the automotive manufacturing industry known for producing premium-quality battery solutions. With a strong focus on innovation reliability and customer satisfaction they continue to set benchmarks for supply chain efficiency and product excellence. The company offers a dynamic environment where safety teamwork and continuous improvement are at the forefront of daily operations.

The Role: Supply Chain Shift Supervisor
The Supply Chain Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end warehouse and transport operations during designated shifts. This includes overseeing inventory control dispatch returns and staff performance to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently. The role plays a key part in maintaining operational flow enforcing compliance standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shift activities including receiving storage picking packing dispatch and returns.

• Allocate manpower plan workloads and manage attendance to meet operational targets.

• Conduct daily checks on product presentation voltage and warehouse standards.

• Perform and verify daily cycle counts stock takes and SAP updates.

• Ensure dispatch and deliveries are completed according to schedules and documentation.

• Lead coach and develop team members to enhance performance and compliance.

• Maintain accurate and timely shift reports KPI tracking and performance summaries.

• Oversee compliance with safety quality and housekeeping standards.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.

About You

• Certificate in Logistics Warehousing or Supply Chain Management (NQF 5 minimum; Diploma preferred).

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a warehouse or supply chain supervisory role.

• Strong understanding of SAP WMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proven ability to manage shift operations and lead diverse teams effectively.

• Skilled in inventory control workflow planning and performance monitoring.

• Excellent communication organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement.

• Resilient proactive and capable of maintaining focus under pressure.