Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor - Food Industry

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage logistics activities including stock management, team leadership, and compliance with safety regulations. This role demands strong leadership, logistical expertise, and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management or logistics, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Relevant certifications like CSCP or CPIM are advantageous.
• Willing to work overtime and travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatching.
• Lead and train the warehouse team to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Matric Certificate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor to join their team in Cape Town, WC. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, dispatching, stock management, team leadership, hygiene compliance, maintenance oversight, reporting, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The role is key in ensuring stock accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate receiving of goods and verify against purchase orders
  
  
• Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and storage practices
  
  
• Oversee preparation and loading of dispatch orders
  
  
• Conduct stock counts and manage inventory discrepancies
  
  
• Lead and manage warehouse team, providing training and performance management
  
  
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and safety regulations
  
  
• Identify equipment maintenance needs and oversee prompt repairs
  
  
• Prepare operational reports and communicate with stakeholders
  
  
• Monitor operational metrics such as tonnage, credits, and stock discrepancies
  
  
• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures
  
  

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
  
  
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
  
  
• Relevant certifications (CSCP, CPIM) advantageous
  
  
• Proven experience in warehouse management, logistics, or operations within the food manufacturing industry (can substitute for formal education)
  
  
• Leadership and team management skills
  
  
• Strong planning, organizational, and process improvement skills
  
  
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and occupational health standards
  
  
• Technical proficiency with warehouse equipment and ERP systems
  
  
• Strong conflict resolution, customer service, and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Willingness to work overtime, stand for long periods, and travel between sites as required
  
  
• Reliable vehicle required
  
  

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:[URL Removed]or email us your CV:[Email Address Removed].com



We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Desired Skills:

• Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor - Food Industry
• Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor - Food Industry
• Warehouse/Boxing Supervisor - Food Industry