Depot Manager

Greys Personnel; Atlantis; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager in Western Cape. The role involves managing a team, overseeing stock control, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in warehouse of bakery operations, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join a dynamic team where you can contribute to effective operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in warehouse, depot, or bakery operations.
• Knowledge of FSSC standards and food safety procedures.
• Experience in stock control, dispatch, receiving, and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3 staff, equipment, and vehicles.
• Oversee receiving of products, checking quantity, quality, and COAs.
• Coordinate dispatch operations, verifying invoices vs stock.

Skills

Super supervisory / management experience

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Location

Montague Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) essential
• 5+ years experience in warehouse, depot, or bakery operations
• Supervisory / management experience with a small team
• Knowledge of FSSC standards and food safety procedures
• Experience in stock control, dispatch, receiving, and purchase orders
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and solve operational challenges

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3 staff, equipment, and vehicles
• Open and close the factory, verifying staff timesheets
• Oversee receiving of products, checking quantity, quality, and COAs
• Coordinate dispatch operations, verify invoices vs stock, complete dispatch sheets
• Issue spares for repairs, oversee machine building, and allocate serial numbers
• Issue instructions for daily cleaning, blending processes, and verify batch tickets
• Ensure all documentation (trip sheets, PODs, job cards, expense receipts) is accurately handed to admin daily
• Monitor stock levels and place orders with Head Office
• Maintain FSSC compliance and oversee procedures
• Source potential new customers, schedule test baking / site visits, and submit weekly sales plans
• Ensure smooth coordination between departments and effective operational workflow

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