Warehouse Operations Lead — FIFO, Safety & Team Training

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 216,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A proactive Warehouse Chargehand role in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a results-oriented professional with extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility. The candidate will lead and coordinate a dynamic team, ensure accurate inventory, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

Key duties include supervising staff, managing stock via FIFO, liaising with production and logistics, and training new workers to meet daily targets while maintaining precise records.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4).
• 5+ years of extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility.
• Valid RSA driver's license with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of maize and finished products.
• Maintain highly accurate inventory records and ensure FIFO stock rotation.
• Ensure goods are labelled and stored properly; assist in loading and offloading materials and finished goods.
• Implement and maintain housekeeping and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Conduct regular stock counts and report discrepancies accurately.
• Liaise with production and logistics teams to ensure seamless daily operations.
• Train new warehouse workers on SOPs and safety protocols.
• Consistently achieve set warehouse targets.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

FIFO

Stock Rotation

Goods Receipt & Dispatch

Housekeeping & Safety

Logistics Coordination

Team Supervision

Training & Development

Ethics & Compliance

Education

National Senior Certificate / NQF 4

Job description

A proactive Warehouse Chargehand role in Bloemfontein, Free State, is seeking a results-oriented professional with extensive operational experience in a warehouse or distribution facility. The candidate will lead and coordinate a dynamic team, ensure accurate inventory, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

Key duties include supervising staff, managing stock via FIFO, liaising with production and logistics, and training new workers to meet daily targets while maintaining precise records.