Midrand Warehouse Ops Lead: Efficiency & Safety

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager for a key facility in Midrand, Gauteng. The role leads a 20+ person team, overseeing receiving, storage, inventory control and dispatch to ensure smooth flow of goods.

You will drive operational excellence, optimize layouts and processes, and implement strict health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. A degree in logistics or SCM is advantageous and data-driven KPI reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a warehouse management role within logistics.
• Proven leadership skills managing teams of 20+ personnel.
• Strong understanding of WMS and inventory control principles.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations for warehousing.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting to track KPIs.
• A degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration, or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations: receiving, warehousing, inventory, dispatch.
• Lead, train and motivate a team of warehouse staff to meet targets and maintain morale.
• Implement and enforce health and safety procedures for a safe workplace.
• Optimize layout, workflows and equipment utilization to cut costs.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales to ensure timely fulfillment and stock control.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Logistics/SCM/related field

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager for a key facility in Midrand, Gauteng. The role leads a 20+ person team, overseeing receiving, storage, inventory control and dispatch to ensure smooth flow of goods.

You will drive operational excellence, optimize layouts and processes, and implement strict health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. A degree in logistics or SCM is advantageous and data-driven KPI reporting is essential.