Stores Supervisor

Pro Talent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent currently seeks a seasoned Stores Supervisor for a reputable manufacturing/engineering organization. The role focuses on leading the warehouse team, ensuring precise stock management, and maintaining strict safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

You will manage stock planning, cycle counts, and the receipt/issuance of tools and consumables, while upholding accurate records and aligning with OHS requirements.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in store management within manufacturing or engineering industries
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Business acumen and persuasive communication abilities
• Proven ability to manage stock control, safety regulations, and team supervision
• Proficiency in stock planning and cycle counting processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and operational control of all store functions
• Manage stock planning, ordering, and cycle counts
• Supervise receiving, issuing, and reconciliation of tools, consumables, and gas bottles
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations concerning hazardous substances
• Oversee timesheet management for store-related personnel
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and stock control systems
• Lead and motivate the warehouse team to achieve operational targets

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stock control

Job description

Join a reputable organization within the manufacturing and engineering sectors, renowned for fostering a collaborative and professional work environment that values expertise and operational excellence. Our client, a well-established company committed to safety, efficiency, and innovation, is seeking a seasoned Stores Supervisor to lead their warehouse team and ensure optimal stock management.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee the general and financial control of all stores activities, including receiving, tools and consumables management, gas bottle reconciliation, and stock planning. Your role will also involve managing the issuance and receipt of tools, conducting cycle counts and stock takes, and supervising hazardous substances in compliance with OHS regulations.

Duties:

• Oversee the financial and operational control of all store functions

• Manage stock planning, ordering, and cycle counts

• Supervise receiving, issuing, and reconciliation of tools, consumables, and gas bottles

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations concerning hazardous substances

• Oversee timesheet management for store-related personnel

• Maintain accurate record-keeping and stock control systems

• Lead and motivate the warehouse team to achieve operational targets

Requirements:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in store management, preferably within manufacturing or engineering industries

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills

• Business acumen and persuasive communication abilities

• Proven ability to manage stock control, safety regulations, and team supervision

• Proficiency in stock planning and cycle counting processes

Nice to Have:

• Relevant certifications in store or warehouse management

• Familiarity with OHS Act regulations and hazardous substance handling