Operations Controller - SAB Upington Depot at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: October 7, 2026

Key roles and responsibilities:​

Warehouse Management​


Ensure compliance to 5's Standard within and around Warehouse Operation and show results evolution ​
Cascade all Global policies and insure compliance to them ​
Implement and design the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, KPI Indicators and ensure compliance with all warehouse staff and show results evolution ​
Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines by using tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA,SCLOWD)​
Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance​
Develop and maintain MCRS/MCL routines and track adherence there off ​
Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI's​
Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, standardize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual targets​
Insure adherence to best practice generation process and execute approved projects and show result evolution ​
Make use of GOP's linked to warehouse KPIs and insure 75% score is achieved ​
Utilize GAPA and PDCA for chronic abnormality's and execute actions derived from analysis​


Inventory


Ensure daily compliance of inventory counts ​
Ensure compliance to inventory policy and use management tools to close gaps ​
Insure compliance to Quality Policy and use management tools to close gaps ​
Manage the process on how to destroy and write off obsolete product in compliance with legal/environmental requirements​
Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve Inventory accuracy KPI​
Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem solving tools and management of stock age KPI's​
Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results ​


Layout Implementation​


Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone​
Track and manage warehouse management tools to ensure ABC compliance​
Trough MCL routine track compliance to all safety related processes within the warehouse ​
Track and trend ABC compliance to realize warehouse efficiencies , Time and Motion studies and show Results evolution ​


Loading & Unloading Activities​


Track loading/unloading productivity and show results evolution ​
Implement and monitor load scheduling​
Utilize Management tools to diagnose and address route cause ​
Ensure load verification is taking place for departure and returns on T1 and T2 ​


Improve Quality Standards​


Manage, track and trend warehouse cleanliness, pest control schedule adherence,cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, daily temperature control and product exposure​
Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP ​
Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product​
Execute Action Plan to address the Stock Age Index KPI​
Track and trend %HL near to be blocked as a PI​
Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non conforming inventory​
Track, trend and manage sorting processes to reduce MBFU% and to improve sorting productivity by utilizing management tools​
Track and trend broken cases by operator, picker and sorter to develop action plan to improve total breakage costs​
Create a quality induction programme and ensure 100% compliance on training to warehouse staff​
Track, trend and manage the distribution returns policy to ensure alignment with the quality policy​
Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity​


Picking Standards​


Ensure adherence to the standardized picking process and ensure compliance through management routines that ensure a safe and productive process​
Insure Picking area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions ​
Create and monitor picking KPI's/Pi's Cas/Per man Hour, Replenishment adherence ​


Sorting Standards​


Sorting Guideline adherence & targets met -Sorting resources planned, trained & quality bottle sorting performed. Random bottle sorting inspection performed daily, gaps identified & action plans implemented​
Ensure sorting area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions ​
Create and monitor sorting KPI's/Pi's CA's/Per man Hour, show positive brewery MBFU evolution​


Productivity & Capacity Managed​


Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI​
Design and maintain sizing simulator to address optimal Labour and equipment resourcing​
Allocate and assign Labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool​
Develop and Manage the Warehouse Capacity Utilization model to improve Warehouse efficiency​
Implement and manage waste plan and recycling operation by type of material: paper/carton, plastic by type: PET, PS, PP etc. Metal - aluminum, iron, etc., glass, food remains, other types, unrecyclable​
Manage TCT and there are actions plans visible to improve it and it is also measured in Loading/Unloading and Replenishment​


Safe Warehouse Practices​


Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks​


Profile:​


3-year relevant diploma/degree​
3+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience advantageous​
Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)​
SAP proficient​
Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships​
Superior planning ability​
Ability to work under pressure​
Good verbal and communication skills​
Good self-management practices​
Strong achievement orientation​
Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively​
Excellent coaching capability​