Warehouse Foreman

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

OT paid

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career development

Supportive team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Foreman to oversee daily operations at our Randburg facility. The role requires hands-on leadership to manage receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and dispatch, while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will guide loaders, pickers, and packers, enforce regulations, and drive continuous improvement in a busy warehouse environment in Gauteng.

Formación

• Proven supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach a team.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in warehousing.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy; experience with WMS is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise warehouse staff and direct daily activities for efficiency.
• Oversee receiving and dispatch, ensure accuracy and quality checks.
• Manage stock rotation and optimize storage space.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coach new staff; provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Coordinate with warehouse manager on staffing and resources.
• Maintain a clean, secure, and organized warehouse.
• Monitor productivity and implement cost-saving measures.
• Respond promptly to operational issues or emergencies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Warehouse ops

Inventory Mgmt

Health & Safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

WMS experience

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a reputable logistics and distribution company, is seeking a hands-on and experienced Warehouse Foreman to oversee daily operations at their facility in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and safe execution of all warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and dispatch. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership qualities, excellent operational knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of productivity and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a key supervisory role within a busy warehouse environment in Randburg , directly contributing to the company's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of warehouse staff, including loaders, pickers, and packers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Oversee the receiving and dispatch of goods, ensuring correct quantities and quality checks are performed.
• Manage stock rotation and organization within the warehouse to optimize space and accessibility.
• Enforce strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the warehouse.
• Train new staff members and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to the warehouse team.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment is operated safely and maintained in good working order.
• Coordinate with the warehouse manager on staffing levels, operational challenges, and resource allocation.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and secure warehouse environment.
• Monitor productivity levels and implement measures to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Respond promptly to any operational issues or emergencies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to warehouse operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Basic computer literacy, including experience with WMS is a plus.
• Must be physically capable of performing warehouse duties and working in Randburg, Gauteng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Overtime pay where applicable.
• Contribution towards medical aid.
• Provident fund benefits.
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement within the company.
• A supportive and team-oriented work atmosphere.