Warehouse Manager

Empire Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Warehouse Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role entails managing end-to-end warehouse operations, overseeing inventory, and leading staff to ensure efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses a strong track record in warehouse management, excellent leadership skills, and a solutions-driven mindset. The position requires a hands-on approach to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficacy.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in warehouse management, preferably in distribution/supply.
• Strong leadership and operational planning experience is required.
• Practical knowledge of stock and inventory management systems is essential.
• Hands-on, solutions-driven mindset with attention to detail is necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations from receiving to dispatch.
• Oversee inventory, implement controls, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and motivate warehouse staff for peak performance.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics to support seamless order fulfilment.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Inventory management

Operational planning

Attention to detail

Job description

What Youll Do

• Manage end-to-end warehouse operations from receiving to dispatch.
• Oversee inventory, implement controls, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and motivate warehouse staff for peak performance.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics to support seamless order fulfilment.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

What Youll Need

• Proven track record in warehouse management (distribution/supply preferred).
• Strong leadership and operational planning experience.
• Practical knowledge of stock and inventory management systems.
• Hands‑on, solutions‑driven mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

This is a role where operational excellence meets leadership and the right person will be at the centre of it all.