Hubert Oosthuizen
Weston-Super-Mare,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in hospitality, catering, and warehouse operations management. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Proficient in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and adept at process improvement strategies. Proven track record in staff supervision, team leadership, and development. Expertise in health and safety compliance, inventory control, and stock management. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence with a focus on efficiency and customer service.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Warehouse Team Leader /Line Manager
Smart Systems
Bristol, UK
03.2020 - 03.2025
- Support Warehouse Associate Team leaders/Line managers on all processes
- Developed and implemented process improvements, reducing order errors, and improving fulfilment speed
- Developed Customer complaint process, speeding Resolutions, and reducing Customers waiting time for outcome of Complaints
- Manage and process all returned stock from Customers in a timely manner, where Credit is due
- Developed Process for all Special Orders that arrive from all Internal Customers to be inspected for errors, and corrected, ready and prepared for Warehouse associates to collect from a Pre-pick area
- Assigned tasks and set performance targets for a team of associates, achieving delivery
- Implemented training for all associates operating handheld scanning devices for the inventory tracking systems, reducing discrepancies, and improving stock accuracy/ Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, resulting in a reduction in operational costs
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized work environment
- Ensure all Admin related Task are complete in a timely manner
- Organize workflow, delegate tasks, and monitor team performance to meet daily operational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Conduct regular training sessions on safety procedures and equipment handling, reducing workplace incidents
- Collaborate with inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels, minimizing stockouts and overstock situations
- Utilize WMS to monitor inventory movements, generate reports, and identify areas for process improvement
- Foster a positive team environment through effective communication, performance feedback, and recognition programs
General Manager
Jimmy's Diner
Weston-Super-Mare
11.2014
- Managed kitchen and bar area
- Responsible for hiring staff
- Ensured the necessary rotas and work schedules are in place to meet the required level of service
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety standards
- Achieved 5 stars for health and safety
- Planned events and menus
- Cash control and banking
- Conducted regular stock-takes and ordering as necessary
- Handled deliveries
- Adhered to budgets and managed cash flow
Co-owner/General Manager
Night Club Cinnamon
Cape Town
11.2008 - 09.2014
Executive Housekeeper
President Hotel
Cape Town
08.2006 - 08.2008
Assistant Housekeeper
Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line Ltd.
10.2003 - 06.2006
Executive Housekeeper
Le Vendome
Cape Town
12.2001 - 09.2003
Steward/ Supervisor
Princess Cruises
12.1998 - 06.2001
Leading Seaman
South African Navy
01.1995 - 10.1998
- Military Training Completed – May 1995
- Seamanship course
- Fire Fighting and damage control course completed
- Flight deck controller (Ensured safe landing and launch of helicopters at sea)
Education
Senior Secondary School - English, Afrikaans, History, Geography, Business Economics
Glendale Senior Secondary School
01.1989 - 01.1994
Crowd Management, Environmental Compliance Plan Certificate, Catering / Steward course, Intercultural Business Etiquette, Dealing with Difficult Customers, Leading Effective Meetings, Building a Successful Team
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
- Decision making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage time and prioritise workload
- Process improvement capability
- Stock rotation techniques
- Order processing competence
- Safety protocol adherence
- Supply chain understanding
- Logistics understanding
- Organisational aptitude
- Stock management
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) adept
- Staff supervision
- Process improvement initiatives
- Operation oversight
- Process improvement strategies
- Performance monitoring
- Warehouse processes
- Packing and picking
- Stock counting and management
- Material handling
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Manual handling training
- First aid training
- Stock replenishment
- Team leadership and motivation
- Production planning
- Warehousing process knowledge
- Storage organisation
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Product knowledge
- Inventory control
- Experience of training and managing a large team of Managers
- Team Leadership and Development
- Warehouse Operations Management
- Inventory Control and Stock Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
- Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Custom
Upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Team Leader /Line Manager
Smart Systems
03.2020 - 03.2025
General Manager
Jimmy's Diner
11.2014
Co-owner/General Manager
Night Club Cinnamon
11.2008 - 09.2014
Executive Housekeeper
President Hotel
08.2006 - 08.2008
Assistant Housekeeper
Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line Ltd.
10.2003 - 06.2006
Executive Housekeeper
Le Vendome
12.2001 - 09.2003
Steward/ Supervisor
Princess Cruises
12.1998 - 06.2001
Leading Seaman
South African Navy
01.1995 - 10.1998
Senior Secondary School - English, Afrikaans, History, Geography, Business Economics
Glendale Senior Secondary School
01.1989 - 01.1994
Crowd Management, Environmental Compliance Plan Certificate, Catering / Steward course, Intercultural Business Etiquette, Dealing with Difficult Customers, Leading Effective Meetings, Building a Successful Team
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