DC Operations Leader: High-Volume Distribution Centre

TFG

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

TFG is seeking a DC Operations Manager for the Midrand Distribution Centre to oversee daily distribution centre activities, drive efficiency, accuracy, and safety, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage inbound, inventory, fulfilment, outbound, and returns operations to ensure seamless execution and cost-effective performance.

The role requires 5+ years in outbound distribution and people leadership in a high-volume DC, with strong WMS and Excel capabilities, and a focus on

Qualifications

5 years' experience within Outbound Distribution Centre Operations.
Minimum 5 years people management experience.
Experience managing teams of 30+ employees within a high-volume distribution centre.
Understanding of health, safety, and compliance regulations within a distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily distribution centre operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Lead and manage all operational activities within the Distribution Centre, ensuring the efficient flow of goods from receipt through to dispatch.
Drive operational excellence by delivering productivity, service, quality, and cost targets in line with business objectives.
Oversee inbound, inventory, fulfilment, outbound, and returns operations to ensure seamless execution across the DC.
Ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, and distribution of inventory.
Monitor and manage operational performance through the effective use of KPIs, reporting, and data analysis.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
Manage inventory accuracy through effective stock control, cycle counting, reconciliation, and governance processes.
Drive labour planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity and operational efficiency.
Lead and develop operational teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, operational standards, and audit requirements.
Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support operational objectives and service delivery.
Oversee Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes and ensure effective utilisation of operational systems.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse layout, storage utilisation, workflow efficiency, and capacity management.
Prepare and present operational reports, performance reviews, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership.
Support strategic projects, business growth initiatives, and operational scalability within the Distribution Centre network.