Assistant Operations Manager - Warehouse / Distribution (Fresh Produce)

Fokus Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national client in the Supply Chain sector is looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to join their Riverfields branch. This role involves overseeing warehousing and distribution operations while ensuring daily process management and staff supervision. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside relevant experience in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehousing and distribution operations.
• Essential experience in operations/distribution in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of disciplinary procedures and interpersonal skills at management and staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving goods.
• Manage stock control.
• Oversee order picking and checking activities.
• Coordinate vehicle loading and dispatch.
• Handle crate center and returns.
• Support production processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stock Control

Fresh Produce Knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations

Job description

Our national client in the Supply Chain sector is seeking to appoint an Assistant Operations Manager to join their Riverfields branch. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in warehousing and distribution operations, supporting the effective management of daily processes, staff supervision, and ensuring operational efficiency. This role requires a hands-on individual with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving
• Stock Control
• Order picking and checking
• Vehicle loading and dispatch
• Crate centre / returns
• Production

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations would be advantageous
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment in operations / distribution is essential
• Fresh Produce knowledge is essential.
• A thorough knowledge of disciplinary procedures, as well as good interpersonal skills at management and staff levels
• Valid drivers license and own transport is preferred
• Be able to work shifts
• Have a reliable track record regarding attendance at work, a consistent level of job performance and general conduct