Dispatch and Warehouse Manager (JB6272)

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

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment in Johannesburg South, Gauteng, seeks a hands-on Despatch and Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, stock movement, order preparation and the accurate dispatch of finished products.

The role leads the department, manages staff, enforces productivity standards, and provides management with proactive updates and detailed operational reports.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification is required.
• Relevant qualification in Warehouse Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be advantageous.
• Previous warehouse, despatch and logistics experience is essential.
• Proven experience supervising or managing warehouse and despatch employees.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills are required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the warehouse and despatch department.
• Plan and coordinate the preparation, loading and dispatch of customer orders.
• Ensure orders are checked, correctly documented and dispatched on time.
• Supervise warehouse and despatch employees and allocate daily responsibilities.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance and discipline.
• Drive departmental targets and maintain efficient workflow.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production and Management regarding order priorities and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, dispatches and outstanding orders.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged goods and dispatch errors.
• Ensure finished products are handled, stored and loaded correctly.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety and security standards within the warehouse.
• Identify operational delays or risks and communicate them proactively.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly warehouse and despatch reports.
• Take full accountability for the performance and administration of the department.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Excel

Reporting

Discipline enforcement

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Matric or equivalent

Warehouse/Logistics/Supply Chain qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Despatch 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, despatch and logistics experience
• Proven experience supervising or managing warehouse and despatch 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the warehouse and despatch department
• Plan and coordinate the preparation, loading and dispatch of customer orders
• Ensure orders are checked, correctly documented and dispatched on time
• Supervise warehouse and despatch employees and allocate daily responsibilities
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance and discipline
• Drive departmental targets and maintain efficient workflow
• Coordinate with Sales, Production and Management regarding order priorities and delivery schedules
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, dispatches and outstanding orders
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged goods and dispatch errors
• Ensure finished products are handled, stored and loaded correctly
• Maintain housekeeping, safety and security standards within the warehouse
• Identify operational delays or risks and communicate them proactively
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly warehouse and despatch reports
• Take full accountability for the performance and administration of the department

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.