Warehouse Manager

Hire Resolve; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established logistics firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in a dynamic team. Responsibilities include managing logistics teams, ensuring efficient inventory management, implementing 5S and GMP standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Logistics or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in warehousing. This role offers a highly competitive salary based on experience and provides opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in warehousing or stock control.
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse management role.
• Experience with import and export containerized loading.
• Experience with import/export containerised loading/destuffing and GMP/food safety warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse and logistics teams efficiently.
• Implement and maintain 5S and GMP standards.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize layout and stock flow; enforce 5S and GMP standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce warehousing costs.
• Ensure On-Time-In-Full delivery performance (OTIF).
• Collaborate with production and distribution teams and report KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Continuous improvement

Advanced Excel skills

ERP systems

5S/GMP familiarity

Stock control

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Syspro

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Warehouse Manager to lead and strengthen a dynamic warehouse team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where continuous improvement is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient daily operations
• Manage raw materials, finished goods, and consignment stock
• Conduct monthly stock takes and maintain optimal inventory levels
• Optimise warehouse layout, stock flow, and storage systems
• Implement and maintain 5S and GMP standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce warehousing costs
• Ensure OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery performance
• Collaborate closely with production and distribution teams
• Monitor KPIs, report on performance, and implement corrective actions
• Manage shift work in a unionised environment

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehousing / stock control
• At least 2 years’ experience in a warehouse management role
• Strong ERP systems experience (Syspro advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and advanced functions)
• Experience with import and export containerised loading and destuffing
• GMP / food safety warehousing experience (advantage)
• Proven leadership and people management skills

How to Apply

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at [e-mail] or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: [e-mail]
• 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