Position Title: Hiring Professionals for Outbound Warehouse Supervisor
Employer: Unilever
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Dukem - Ethiopia
Posted date: 1 month ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
Unilever is currently hiring for Outbound Warehouse Supervisor
Function: Outbound Warehouse supervisor
Reports to: Warehouse Manager - Finished Goods
Scope: Local
Location: Dukem
Terms & Conditions: Full Time
ABOUT UNILEVER
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are Warehouse supervisor, then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Safety & Quality
- Ensure all warehouse operations comply with Unilever’s safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Monitor pest control, pallet hygiene, and truck loading safety.
- Enforce GMP and 5S practices across all shifts.
Workplace hazards
- Implement processes to reduce material waste during handling, storage, and dispatch.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify risks such as slippery floors, pest activity, or unsafe stacking
- Take corrective actions immediately and escalate unresolved issues.
Operations
- Supervise and coordinate all warehouse activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintain 100% stock accuracy and strict FIFO compliance.
- Ensure proper utilization of racking systems and warehouse space.
- Oversee MHE operations and coordinate maintenance.
- Manage market return products as per company policy
System & Process Compliance
- Ensure full usage of WMS, SAP, and RF systems.
- Record and manage truck turnaround times and dispatch schedules.
- Monitor and report operational performance metrics
Administration
- Ensure accurate documentation of all outbound transactions in SAP/WMS.
- Maintain dispatch schedules, truck turnaround records, and daily operational logs.
- Prepare and submit performance reports, inventory summaries, and compliance checklists.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring all records are complete, traceable, and aligned
Problem Solving
- Investigate and resolve issues related to stock discrepancies, system errors, or dispatch delays.
- Use data insights to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex challenges
Leadership and Relationships
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, loaders, and third-party logistics partners.
- Represent the warehouse team in cross-functional meetings and improvement initiatives.
- Foster collaboration and trust across shifts and departments.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop warehouse shift teams.
- Ensure proper handovers and team alignment across shifts.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse operations
- Bachelor’s degree
- SAP or other ERP system knowledge
Skills
- Strong leadership and team development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Stakeholder management and communication
- MS Office proficiency
Leadership
- Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds your own wellbeing and resilience.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests in time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers
