Distribution Center Supervisor (Remote)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives for

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remote work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee remote warehouse operations supporting a Queenstown facility. You will lead daily activities, ensure safety, accuracy, and productivity, and drive continuous improvement across receiving, storage, and shipping.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years in warehouse supervision, and solid knowledge of WMS and inventory practices to optimize performance and alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in warehouse supervision or management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience with WMS and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse staff, ensuring operational efficiency and productivity.
• Manage receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations, optimizing workflow and space utilization.
• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and implementing measures to reduce discrepancies.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to align operational goals with company objectives.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Inventory management

Logistics principles

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

WMS software

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Distribution Center Supervisor to manage their operations remotely, supporting their facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role requires a leader capable of overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping, while managing a team and ensuring adherence to safety and productivity standards. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, and maintaining a high level of accuracy from a remote setting. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in warehouse management and strong leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse staff, ensuring operational efficiency and productivity.
• Manage receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations, optimizing workflow and space utilization.
• Implement and enforce strict safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and implementing measures to reduce discrepancies.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management and other departments to align operational goals with company objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in warehouse supervision or management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and relevant software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve operational performance in a remote supervisory capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives for a remote role.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• A challenging yet rewarding role with significant impact on the organization's success.