Section Manager - Fruit Cold Storage Facility

Jackie Cory Recruitment; South Africa; Hybride; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jackie Cory Recruitment in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor for a hybrid role at a fast-growing e-commerce fulfillment center.

You will supervise daily warehouse activities, manage inventory, and drive process improvements while coordinating with logistics teams to ensure on-time dispatch and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and WMS systems.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate warehouse teams.
• Hybrid role requiring on-site leadership with remote planning abilities.

Responsabilités

• Supervise daily warehouse activities (picking, packing, forklift operations).
• Oversee inventory management (receiving, put-away, counts, cycle counts).
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and dispatch to meet SLAs.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain a hazard-free environment.
• Collaborate with logistics and transport to ensure seamless delivery operations.
• Identify process improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs.

Description du poste

Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Hybrid)

Our client, a rapidly growing e-commerce fulfillment center located in Port Elizabeth, seeks a dynamic and experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor. This hybrid role requires active on-site presence to manage daily warehouse activities, supervise a team of warehouse staff, and ensure operational efficiency, while also allowing for remote work for administrative and planning tasks. You will be instrumental in overseeing inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and receiving processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management systems, a proven ability to lead and motivate teams, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the optimization of a critical supply chain hub, with the flexibility to blend on-site leadership with off-site strategic planning. We are looking for an individual who can drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure our clients' orders are processed accurately and dispatched on time. Your leadership will directly impact the efficiency and success of our distribution network.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse staff, including order pickers, packers, and forklift operators.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including receiving, put‑away, stock counts, and cycle counting.
• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment and dispatch, meeting service level agreements.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations, maintaining a secure and hazard‑free warehouse environment.
• Manage the efficient flow of goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Operate and optimize warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and manage operations.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with logistics and transportation departments to ensure seamless delivery operations.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Participate in strategic planning meetings, potentially remotely,