Warehouse Manager

An established organization operating within the FMCG, wholesale, and hospitality industries is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to lead their logistics operations. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic warehouse environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high performance across all activities. What You'll Do: - Take responsibility for the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch. - Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and dispatched on time. - Allocate tasks and resources effectively to meet operational requirements. - Monitor workflow, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain smooth operational flow. - Lead, supervise, and motivate the warehouse team, setting clear performance expectations. - Manage staff schedules, conduct training, and promote a positive team culture. - Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as HACCP, SANS, and international food safety regulations. - Oversee stock control, conduct regular stock counts, and address discrepancies. - Monitor stock movement, wastage, damage, and ensure correct stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles. - Coordinate with procurement and operations on stock availability and product handling. - Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping, including inventory, delivery notes, and system transactions. - Enforce health and safety policies, conduct safety inspections, and ensure proper use of PPE. - Track operational metrics such as order volumes, dispatch performance, and inventory variances, providing regular reports to management. - Implement process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency. Requirements: - 8-10+ years of management and operational experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. - At least 5 years of proven experience managing and supervising warehouse teams. - Strong leadership and people-management skills. - In-depth knowledge of stock control, inventory management, and ERP systems. - Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. - Ability to handle operational challenges and implement practical solutions. Familiarity with the following is advantageous: - Food safety standards including HACCP, SANS, GlobalG.A.P., Halal, and Kosher requirements. What We'll Give You: - A competitive salary of R30,000 - R35,000 per month (Cost to Company). - Performance bonuses. - The opportunity to lead a vital part of a growing organization within a collaborative environment. Ready to take the next step in your management career and make a significant impact? Apply now to join a company committed to operational excellence and employee development.