Warehouse Supervisor – Golden Penny Foods at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
Purpose

The Warehouse Supervisor will coordinate warehouse operations to ensure the efficient dispatch of finished products, accurate inventory management, timely reporting, and effective warehouse processes that support the achievement of business objectives and customer satisfaction.

The Job

Support the day-to-day management of warehouse operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Authorize the loading and dispatch of finished products in line with approved procedures.
Prepare and analyze daily dispatch and delivery reports to support operational decision-making.
Ensure smooth vehicular movement and traffic flow before, during, and after product loading activities.
Coordinate warehouse personnel to achieve optimal productivity and operational efficiency.
Monitor product handling and storage processes to minimize losses and damages.
Ensure strict adherence to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory management principle.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and organization within warehouse facilities.
Ensure accurate product loading and dispatch documentation.

Qualifications

5 O’ level Credits including English & Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
OND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years' cognate experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Experience within the FMCG industry will be an added advantage.

The Person Must:

Possess a good understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and dispatch processes.
Demonstrate strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.