Tupande Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

Responsibilities

Quality control

• Ensure that all NIS meet quality standards by teaming up with the quality team while making sure to comply with regulatory factory requirements for percent good quality in addition to other quality thresholds (Insect damage, mould, immature, undersize)

Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of receiving, warehouse and dispatch staff and ICs ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.

NIS Handling

• Manage the handling of the NIS  during offloading and dryer loading with the help from the clerks and ensure proper record is maintained for both receiving and dryer loading.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with E&A teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials for processing and customer order fulfilment.

Reporting

• Generate daily stock reports IN and OUT stock movement within the warehouse and the shop floor for the senior management decision making.

Time Management

• Monitor the turnaround of raw materials trucks for smooth warehouse operations.

Waste Management

• Minimize nuts waste during the offloading and drying process and record the weight for stock reconciliation.

Food safety implementation

• Ensures hygienic conditions of both the warehouse team & casual workers are maintained.
  Implement all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the shift.

Drying and Warehousing Improvement

• Implement different ideas to provide innovative operating procedures and methods to eliminate raw material losses or quality deterioration and improve inventory reconciliation.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Minimum academic Qualification: Diploma/certificate in Food science, supply chain management or business administration.
• Work Experience: 3+ years of working experience in manufacturing companies as a warehouse supervisor.
• Knowledge and experience in the Food Safety Management System, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Attention to detail: Ensures all your tasks are completed to the fruit's quality needs.
• Problem-solving: Identify the root cause and find solutions to meet the required ripening target.
• Analytical skills: Have the ability to identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts, and find a logical solution.
• Written and verbal communication: Strong verbal communication skills can help you explain ways to improve processes to other people so they can achieve set quality standards.