Deputy Lead Warehouse - Food and Beverage

Job Title: Deputy Lead Warehouse - Food and Beverage
Department: Warehouse & Logistics
Reports To: Lead Warehouse 
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Job Purpose
The Deputy Lead Warehouse is responsible for supporting the Lead Warehouse in managing day-to-day warehouse operations within a food and beverage manufacturing environment. The role ensures accurate stock control, efficient goods movement, compliance with FIFO/FEFO principles, cleanliness (Gemba), and effective supervision of warehouse clerks to maintain high operational and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
•    Support the Lead Warehouse in daily warehouse operations.
•    Manage inventory for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
•    Ensure accurate goods receiving, storage, and dispatch.
•    Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts; report variances.
•    Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance during storage and dispatch.
•    Prevent expired, damaged, or obsolete stock in the warehouse.
•    Ensure warehouse Gemba is clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
•    Supervise and allocate work to warehouse clerks.
•    Ensure proper documentation for goods in and out.
•    Enforce food safety, hygiene, and safety procedures.
•    Prepare basic warehouse and inventory reports.
Candidate Profile / Requirements 
•    Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Stores, or related field.
•    Must have 5-7 years’ warehouse experience in food & beverage manufacturing industry.
•    3+ year supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
•    Strong knowledge of inventory control, FIFO/FEFO, stock management and warehouse best practices.
•    Hands on experience with goods receiving, dispatch, and stock reconciliation.
•    Ability to manage and supervise warehouse staff.
•    Proficient in warehouse documentation and basic computer systems (ERP / Excel/ SAP).
•    Good understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and storage standards.
•    Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
•    Good communication and problem-solving skills.
•    High level of integrity and accountability.
Additional Requirements
•    Willingness to work flexible hours if required.
•    Knowledge of local regulatory and food safety requirements in Kenya is an advantage.