Deputy Lead Warehouse Food and Beverage
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Job Summary
Job Title: Deputy Lead Warehouse - Food and Beverage
Department: Warehouse & Logistics
Reports To: Lead Warehouse
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Job Purpose
The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control efficient goods movement compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles cleanliness (Gemba) and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.
Manage inventory for raw materials packaging and finished goods.
Ensure accurate goods receiving storage and dispatch.
Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.
Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.
Prevent expired damaged or obsolete stock in the warehouse.
Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean organized and compliant with 5S standards.
Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.
Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.
Enforce food safety hygiene and safety procedures.
Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.
Requirements
Candidate Profile / Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Stores or related field.
Must have 5-7 years warehouse experience in food & beverage manufacturing industry.
3 year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
Strong knowledge of inventory control FIFO/FEFO stock management and warehouse best practices.
Hands on experience with goods receiving dispatch and stock reconciliation.
Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.
Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).
Good understanding of food safety hygiene standards and storage standards.
Organized detail-oriented and reliable.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to work flexible hours if required.
Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Bartending
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- POS
- Supervising Experience
- Micros POS
