Dispatch and Warehouse Manager

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is permanent, offering R15 000 to R17 000 per month CTC. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, Excel skills and experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on accountability and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent with warehouse/logistics exposure is required.
• Leadership and supervising warehouse/dispatch staff is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations, stock movement and order preparation.
• Ensure accurate dispatch of finished products.
• Lead the department and manage staff with discipline and accountability.
• Provide management with accurate operational reports and proactive updates.

Skills

Leadership

Employee management

Productivity drive

Organization

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Matric or equivalent

Warehouse/Logistics/SCM qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dispatch and Warehouse Manager (JB6272)

Johannesburg South, Gauteng

R15 000 to R17 000 a month CTC

Permanent

An established furniture manufacturing company requires a hands-on Despatch and Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, stock movement, order preparation and the accurate dispatch of finished products. The successful candidate will lead the department, manage employees firmly and effectively, maintain discipline, drive productivity and provide management with accurate operational reports and proactive updates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or an equivalent qualification
• Relevant qualification in Warehouse Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be advantageous
• Previous warehouse, dispatch and logistics experience
• Proven experience supervising or managing warehouse and dispatch employees
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills
• Able to enforce productivity standards, targets and workplace discipline
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant warehouse or stock-management systems
• Able to compile and submit accurate operational reports
• Proactive communication and follow-up skills
• Able to work under pressure and take full accountability for the department.