Senior Warehouse Ops Leader: Strategy & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus program

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Executive development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a major logistics hub. This role directs strategic direction, drives efficiency, and delivers strong financial performance while managing a large team and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will implement innovative operations strategies, optimize receiving, storage, and shipping, and leverage automation to boost productivity and accuracy in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in warehouse operations management and leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing large, complex facilities and diverse teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, or related field; master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for warehouse operations to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee receiving, storage, order fulfilment, and shipping for a high-volume facility.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and staff, driving high performance.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency gains.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Leverage technology and automation to improve productivity and accuracy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Warehouse operations management

Budget management

Team leadership

Inventory control

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly experienced Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a major logistics hub. This role directs strategic direction, drives efficiency, and delivers strong financial performance while managing a large team and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will implement innovative operations strategies, optimize receiving, storage, and shipping, and leverage automation to boost productivity and accuracy in a high-volume environment.