Manufacturing Warehouse Leader - Lean, KPI-Driven Ops

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Leader to manage inbound/outbound operations in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials, ensuring availability for production and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, Lean improvements, and team leadership with strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills. ISO/alignment and audit readiness are part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ warehouse management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading warehouse teams.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience with inventory management and stock control systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities.
• Oversee receiving, storage, issuing, and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain warehouse layouts, storage systems, and inventory locations.
• Monitor warehouse performance through KPIs and operational reporting.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage stock replenishment and inventory optimization strategies.
• Drive improvements in inventory control processes and warehouse procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel.
• Manage workforce planning, scheduling, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs.
• Manage warehouse processes within ERP/MRP systems.
• Analyse warehouse performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain warehouse documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout warehouse operations.
• Support quality management systems and audit requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in audits.
• Ensure compliance with material handling, storage, and traceability standards.
• Liaise with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate local and international shipments where required.
• Monitor service levels from logistics providers and suppliers.
• Support import/export documentation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Process optimization

Planning

Analytics

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Quality compliance

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Leader to manage inbound/outbound operations in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials, ensuring availability for production and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, Lean improvements, and team leadership with strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel skills. ISO/alignment and audit readiness are part of responsibilities.