Manager, Logistics Operations (Warehouse)

PowerToFly; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee operations and lead a diverse team. The role includes driving performance, supporting business objectives, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have over 8 years in warehouse/logistics, excellent communication, and a focus on quality management. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a global organization committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Warehouse / Logistics Operations leading a diverse team.
• Understanding of project objectives, goals, and prioritization.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to meet performance expectations.
• Support achieving business targets with the Operations Manager.
• Collaborate to exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Communication skills (Professional Working Proficiency in English)

Problem-solving skills

Planning/Organization

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Dependability

Education

Equivalent of University Degree or equivalent desirable experience

Tools

LEAN Six Sigma Green or Black belt qualification

Quality Management Systems (QMS) tools

Job description

Summary :

The Warehouse Manager will oversee the management of a department within the South Africa Warehouse organization to ensure our clients receive the highest possible service. They will be responsible for ensuring service levels and business targets are achieved whilst keeping safety and quality at the heart of the operation. You will drive the EMEA Warehouse strategy and coach and develop the team to be high performing and deliver results.

What you will do :

• Lead a diverse team of direct reports.

• Support the Operations Manager in achieving business targets and objectives

• Collaborate with neighboring functions to exceed the customers’ expectations.

• Analyse performance and identify continuous improvement initiatives.

• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders at local and regional level.

• Develop talent and create an environment where employees can flourish.

• Ensure team members are trained and competent in all activities undertaken.

• Drive engagement to align with the company’s culture.

• Promote a safe working environment and champion quality.

• Be an expert in departmental process.

• Any other reasonable request in line with the operational needs of the business.

What you need :

• Equivalent of University Degree or equivalent desirable experience.

• 8 + years of experience in Warehouse / Logistics Operations with leading a diverse team in a warehouse environment

• Great communication skills (Professional Working Proficiency in English )

• LEAN Six Sigma Green or Black belt qualification is an advantage.

• Experience of working within a team.

• Experience of working to tight deadlines.

• Can demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills

• General knowledge of Quality management systems (QMS) tools

• Planning/Organization – Understands what is needed to accomplish project objectives and establish appropriate goals and priority. Demonstrate clear evidence of objective measurement of their achievements.

• Initiative - a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

• Strong internal drive and motivation to make a difference and add value to an organization.

• Attention to Detail - being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Dependability - being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.