Warehouse Operations Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health & retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee the distribution facility, drive efficiency, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will lead a team, optimize inventory control and throughput, and build strong relationships with transport providers while implementing best-practice procedures in a growing regional hub.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in warehouse management or operations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in WMS and inventory control systems.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and protocols within the warehouse.
• Optimize inventory management, storage, and stock rotation strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transport providers and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee their distribution facility in Polokwane . This senior role is responsible for managing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of goods. You will lead a team of warehouse staff, implement efficient operational procedures, and ensure a safe and productive working environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in warehouse management, committed to optimizing inventory control and operational throughput in the Limpopo province, Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and protocols within the warehouse.
• Optimize inventory management, storage, and stock rotation strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transport providers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in warehouse management or operations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in a warehouse setting.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to lead significant operations in a growing region.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a key logistics hub for Limpopo .