Raw Materials Supervisor

To oversee the procurement, storage, and usage of raw materials within a manufacturing or production environment, ensure materials meet quality standards, are properly inventoried, and are available to meet production schedules. Manage personnel and promote a safe work environment and related activities within the Raw Material Storage section of Bakery, in compliance with company policy and procedures.

Key Accountability

• Ensuring accurate inventory levels, proper storage, and efficient handling of raw materials.
• Receives, stores, and issues supplies and equipment and compiles records of supply transactions; ensures that supplies received are listed on requisitions and invoices.
• Familiar with material descriptions (specification, unit of quantity, application) to provide the right materials requisitioned.
• Familiar with the location of material to locate and issue the requisitioned material in time and in the right quantity.
• Issue materials as per approved procedures to ensure materials issued are as per requisitions received and delivery is made to authorized personnel.
• Apply a physical classification system so items of similar nature are stored in predesignated locations for ease of access and optimized material handling.
• Implement and maintain a filing system to ensure goods issued and other documents are preserved and easily retrieved.
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and forklifts; sanitation activities should be performed at the beginning and end of the shift on a daily basis.
• Strictly implement FIFO and FEFO systems and the traceability system.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate problem-solving skills as essential for success in this role.
• Follow WH Manager instructions to fulfill routine production activities.
• Motivate and enforce the implementation of policies concerning the company's hygiene and sanitation standards to maintain hygiene in the concerned area and machinery.
• Maintain and endorse high standards of personal appearance, uniforms, and hygiene at all times.
• Perform operations in compliance with company processing procedures and specifications.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality, and environmental control procedures and instructions to ensure personal safety and the safety of others and maintain product/service quality and environmental impact.
• Maintain all records and forms in compliance with company and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Communicate with the WH manager to take corrective action on nonconforming products, quarantined products, and faults in machinery.
• Maintain records and reports to the Bakery warehouse supervisor at the end of each shift.
• Participate in training programs to improve skills and competencies.

Required Qualification, Experience, and Skills

• Must have a Degree or Diploma with experience in the food industry and food processing background.
• Technical experience in warehousing and logistics within the food industry; basic knowledge of Food Safety Principles and GMPs.
• Ability to understand warehouse management systems and activities, handle supplies, and work independently.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and requirements.
• Ability to drive forklifts.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a food manufacturing field.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects the duties and qualifications for the Warehouse Supervisor role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It does not include external job listing boilerplate or unrelated content.