Junior Warehouse Manager

Premier; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Junior Warehouse Manager to manage a high-performing team responsible for efficient stock movement. You will optimize operational processes, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain a safe working environment. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse management and a focus on cost management. This role is based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management or operational management practices.
• Understanding of stock control processes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-performing warehouse team for efficient stock movement.
• Optimize stock flow and manage operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and OHS Act.

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role : As a Junior Warehouse Manager is to manage a high performing warehouse team to ensure effective and efficient stock movement from inbound to outbound in line with company standards and requirements (Premier Way) in collaboration with the warehouse manager.

Job Objectives

• To optimize the flow of stock in the warehouse through operational management processes that includes but is not limited to :
• implementation of the warehouse utilization plan
• process flow management and organization,
• general good housekeeping
• picking controls o stock control and or rotation, o pallet control
• Regular review of stock buffers and providing feedback to Central Planning to minimize loss and meet customer requirements in line with company processes and procedures.
• To manage, control and minimize operational costs in line with agreed budget / targets through the implementation of cost control and continuous improvement practices in collaboration with the warehouse manager.
• To ensure compliance and adherence to the requirements of Premier Food Safety standards, policies and procedures through implementation of :
• operational guidelines on good housekeeping practices
• daily cleaning processes and practices
• monitoring of operational controls
• ongoing the management of bad goods
• To ensure a safe working environment and compliance to the OHS Act and Premier Health and Safety policies and procedures through implementation of :
• monthly SHE committee meetings and representatives
• Regular reviews of SOPS as per schedule
• To create a high performing warehouse team through the management of staff performance in line with the Premier way through processes to :
• Attract and retain good talent for the warehouse by applying relevant HR processes
• Cascading and contracting of scorecards for all warehouse staff
• Agreeing and monitoring performance and development through IDP’s or team skills
• training plans