Senior Warehouse & Distribution Operations Lead

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead the Distribution Centre, ensuring safety, efficiency, accuracy, and budget adherence in a high-volume FMCG environment. You will report to the General Manager and oversee receiving, storage, transport and picking across multiple sites.

The role requires 5–7 years in warehousing/distribution, advanced Excel, and strong multi-site leadership within large teams (400+).

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Higher Grade Mathematics
• Relevant tertiary Diploma / Degree / Qualification
• 5–7 years' relevant experience in Warehousing / Distribution
• Experience in FMCG, QSR or a high-volume environment
• Experience with multi-site operations and teams of 400+ employees

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Distribution Centre operates safely, efficiently, accurately and within budget
• Lead senior management reporting to the General Manager
• Oversee receiving, storage, transport and picking functions
• Drive continuous improvement and safety programs across the site

Skills

People management

Leadership

Budget management

Process improvement

Warehouse operations

Education

Diploma / Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

Greys Recruitment is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to lead the Distribution Centre, ensuring safety, efficiency, accuracy, and budget adherence in a high-volume FMCG environment. You will report to the General Manager and oversee receiving, storage, transport and picking across multiple sites.

The role requires 5–7 years in warehousing/distribution, advanced Excel, and strong multi-site leadership within large teams (400+).