Hands-On Warehouse Leader – Fresh Produce & Dispatch

Edge Executive Search Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager for its Cape Town operation. The role focuses on leading a hands-on team, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

You will drive stock control, maintain food-safety standards, and optimise processes on the warehouse floor while remaining visible and hands-on. Early starts and Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of management or operational experience.
• At least 5 years' experience managing a warehouse or distribution operation.
• Experience in fresh produce, food distribution, wholesale or related environment.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work early mornings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the warehouse.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch activities.
• Lead, supervise and develop the warehouse team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitor order volumes, stock variances and dispatch performance.
• Ensure accurate use of warehouse and ERP systems.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide regular operational updates to senior management.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Team management

Stock control

ERP systems

Food safety

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager for its Cape Town operation. The role focuses on leading a hands-on team, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment of customer orders.

You will drive stock control, maintain food-safety standards, and optimise processes on the warehouse floor while remaining visible and hands-on. Early starts and Saturdays are required.