Description:
Warehouse Operations Manager â KraaifonteinFood Manufacturing | Warehouse & DistributionFull-time | On-siteOur client is a well-established food manufacturing company based in Kraaifontein, supplying caterers, bakers, and food industry professionals nationwide. With a strong focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and quality, the business is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to take full ownership of warehouse, dispatch, and distribution operations.This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective warehouse operations across receiving, storage (dry and cold), picking, dispatch, and returns. The role requires strong leadership, operational discipline, and a continuous improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities:- Manage end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and returns
- Lead, manage, and develop warehouse teams, team leaders, drivers, and support staff
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost control across all warehouse activities
- Ensure accurate stock control, FIFO principles, and regular stock counts and stock takes
- Oversee dispatch, route planning, loading, and delivery coordination
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and company policies
- Monitor performance metrics including order accuracy, turnaround times, backorders, and losses
- Investigate stock variances, damages, and operational issues, implementing corrective actions
- Manage vehicle operations including maintenance, licensing, cleanliness, and driver compliance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational changes where required
- Ensure accurate reporting, record-keeping, and communication with management and internal departments
- Proven experience in a Warehouse Operations Manager or similar senior warehouse leadership role
- Strong background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or high-volume distribution environments
- Solid understanding of stock control, dispatch, route planning, and warehouse systems
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and operational discipline
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Requirements:
- Manage end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and returns
- Lead, manage, and develop warehouse teams, team leaders, drivers, and support staff
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and cost control across all warehouse activities
- Ensure accurate stock control, FIFO principles, and regular stock counts and stock takes
- Oversee dispatch, route planning, loading, and delivery coordination
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and company policies
- Monitor performance metrics including order accuracy, turnaround times, backorders, and losses
- Investigate stock variances, damages, and operational issues, implementing corrective actions
- Manage vehicle operations including maintenance, licensing, cleanliness, and driver compliance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational changes where required
- Ensure accurate reporting, record-keeping, and communication with management and internal departments
- Proven experience in a Warehouse Operations Manager or similar senior warehouse leadership role
- Strong background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or high-volume distribution environments
- Solid understanding of stock control, dispatch, route planning, and warehouse systems
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and operational discipline
04 Feb 2026;
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