Description:
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Supervise inbound and outbound warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Allocate resources — personnel, equipment, and space — to ensure daily operational targets are met efficiently.
- Monitor and report on daily stock movements and ensure accurate record-keeping in the Warehouse Management System (WMS/SAP).
Team Supervision & Development
- Lead and mentor warehouse staff, assign tasks, monitor performance, and address attendance or conduct issues.
- Conduct meetings and briefings (e.g., toolbox talks) with the team to align tasks, safety practices, and performance expectations ECT.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts, reconciliation, and timely reporting of discrepancies.
- Support periodic physical stock takes and maintain up-to-date stock records. Safety, Compliance & SOP Enforcement
- Enforce all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs ), health, safety, security, and environmental rules.
- Conduct safety checks and ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and submit operational reports (daily, weekly, monthly) including production, stock variances, KPIs, incident reports, and other performance data.
- Maintain and archive warehouse documentation accurately and in compliance with company policy. Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (tertiary qualification preferred).
- Experience: Previous experience in warehouse operations; supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with warehouse systems (e.g., WMS/SAP), MS Office (Excel, Word).
- Leadership & Communication: Strong people management, organization, and communication skills.
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot operational issues, identify improvements, and drive results.
Key Competencies - Excellent organizational and planning capabilities
- Decisive and resilient under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
23 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za