Frontline Warehouse Manager — Lead a High-Impact Team

Autoglass®; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 765,000 - 918,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoglass® Maidstone is seeking a First Line Manager to lead the Distribution Centre team, driving operational excellence and customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee recruitment, coaching and day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety, stock accuracy and KPI delivery.

Join a people-focused team that values continuous improvement, collaboration and developing talent while delivering high standards of service and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within a warehouse, logistics, distribution or operational environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong coaching and people development capabilities.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and the ability to lead with empathy.
• An agile, proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• The ability to adapt and lead through change.
• A commitment to health, safety and colleague wellbeing.
• IOSH qualification (or willingness to achieve one).
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and motivating your team to achieve exceptional performance
• Managing day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring productivity and service targets are achieved
• Driving operational and financial KPIs through effective planning and performance management
• Taking ownership of recruitment, onboarding and developing talent within your team
• Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture where success is recognised and celebrated
• Championing health, safety and wellbeing, fostering a culture of zero harm
• Building strong relationships across the Distribution Centre and wider business to share best practice and improve performance
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service and colleague experience
• Managing employee data and performance processes through Workday
• Conducting meaningful wellbeing, performance and career development conversations
• Ensuring warehouse equipment and operational procedures remain safe, compliant and effective
• Supporting stock accuracy, resolving complex stock issues and contributing to outstanding customer service
• Working closely with sales teams to maximise wholesale opportunities and business performance

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Communication

Coaching

Health & safety

IOSH qualification

Driving licence

Tools

Workday

Job description

Autoglass® Maidstone is seeking a First Line Manager to lead the Distribution Centre team, driving operational excellence and customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee recruitment, coaching and day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety, stock accuracy and KPI delivery.

Join a people-focused team that values continuous improvement, collaboration and developing talent while delivering high standards of service and efficiency.