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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Market Related Total Remuneration Package, Flexible Remuneration
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Junior Shift Manager is responsible for running a full operational shift independently to ensure outbound KPIs and SLA compliance are met. Key duties include managing labor costs, overseeing picking and packing productivity, and leading a team of Champions to achieve business targets.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a logistics or distribution environment. A higher certificate in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred, along with the ability to work shifts in a 24/7 environment.
Full job description
takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Junior Shift Manager to join our team in Johannesburg
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
This position reports to the Outbound Manager
Purpose of this role : Due to the increase of volumes, we requested a Jnr Shift Manager to assist us to run an additional shift as we have gone into a 3 shift structure. The other reason for this additional role was so that the current two Shift Managers work their normal 8hour week and also run their own two shifts instead of working the 6 day weeks and additional hours per day they have been running. The Jnr Shift Manager will also be responsible to run a full shift on his own. He will have Champions reporting into him who will assist him to ensure we achieve our business targets This job will assist us in achieving our targets because all three shifts will now have their own shift managers to run the shifts
Your responsibilities will include:
The Jnr Shift Manager will also be responsible to run a full shift on his own.
He will have Champions reporting into him who will assist him to ensure we achieve the following.
Outbound KPI’s – Customer orders to be shipped by 5pm daily.
Adhere to and enforce SLA compliance
Picking and Packing Productivity – Ensure that we meet company targets.
Cost control – manage labour / heads on shift vs volumes and hours.
Packing costs – manage usage on the floor.
Housekeeping – manage the team to ensure they keep areas within standards.
Goals – ensure that each individual has a clear understanding of their goals
Review internal processes and continue to iterate and innovate to improve department continuously
Apply our company values into daily tasks
Operating Targets achieved, budget controlled and phased accordingly
Safety social systems entrenched
Improved order processing LEAD time
Qualification & Experience:
Grade 12 – National Senior Certificate
Supply Chain or Logistics higher certificate is preferred
3-5 years Supervisory experience in logistics or distribution environment
People management experience, good oral and written communication skills
Decision making and problem solving ability
Ability to manage change within a logistics operation
Will commit and achieve targets and project timelines.
Willing to work shifts, including weekends if necessary, in an operational 7/365 environment
Self-starter with high energy levels a must
Must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural team
Attributes Required:
Experts at DOING, they can not only design but also execute.
Analytical, able to use data to make decisions. Letting data decide but not consume.
Technical knowledge
Competitive. Although innovation is important, GREAT requires a lot of work. This does not happen only in business hours
Hands on and action orientated; • Curious. Always questioning the status quo
Not averse to risk
Business smart.
Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
Self-directed, taking action based on own initiative
Able to communicate clearly and not afraid to voice an opinion, no matter how unpopular.
The Environment:
takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa.
We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
We are short on ego and high on output.
We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
We love what we do and what we are creating.
We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking.
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!
Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.
Related keywords
E-commerceLogisticsSupply ChainOutbound KPIsSLA CompliancePicking and PackingLabor ManagementDistribution CenterWarehouse OperationsOperational Lead TimeShift ManagementRetailInventory ControlProcess IterationPerformance Management
Takealot.com’s mission is to provide the most customer-centric online shopping experience in Africa.
Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Cape Town, Cape
LinkedIn followers
293,044
Total funding
$231M
Takealot is South Africa’s #1 shopping app, on a mission to change lives for the better through e-commerce. Since 2011, we’ve delivered happiness to millions of South Africans through our commitment to exceptional service, unbeatable range, and trusted delivery. With millions of products and a delivery network that reaches every corner of South Africa, we’re not just delivering packages, we’re delivering possibilities. From supporting over 12,000 small businesses through our marketplace to creating thousands of jobs through our ecosystem, we truly believe that e-commerce is a force for good. Because when South Africa wins, we all win. And that’s happy, delivered.
Need help or have a question?
Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre
Offices: Cape Town, Cape 8001, ZA
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