Warehouse Operations Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee and optimize remote warehousing and logistics. You will lead a distributed team, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement to maintain safety, efficiency, and accuracy across all operations.

The role requires strong leadership in a fully remote setup, with a focus on data-driven decision making and compliance with regulations. A proactive approach and excellent organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management or a related logistics role.
• Demonstrated experience in operations management and team leadership, preferably in a remote setting.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management systems, and logistics best practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all warehouse activities, including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and dispatch.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse operational procedures and safety standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate a remote warehouse team to achieve operational goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accuracy through regular audits.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Remote work

Inventory management

WMS

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee and optimize their remote logistics and warehousing operations. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and accuracy in all operations, despite the distributed nature of the team. You will lead a team of remote warehouse staff, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who can manage effectively from a distance and maintain high operational standards in a fully remote setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all warehouse activities , including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and dispatch.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse operational procedures and safety standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate a remote warehouse team to achieve operational goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accuracy through regular audits.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management or a related logistics role.
• Demonstrated experience in operations management and team leadership, preferably in a remote setting.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management systems, and logistics best practices .
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management software (WMS).
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote workforce effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.