Warehouse Operations Manager

Status Staffing; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 366,000 - 438,000; Full time

Job summary

Status Staffing in South Africa is looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead daily picking operations, ensure orders before 14:30 are passed to Dispatch, and manage stock accuracy and security across warehouses.

You will oversee staff, enforce FIFO, maintain safety and food safety standards, and liaise with Dispatch and production. The role requires Matric, supervisory experience, Afrikaans/English bilingualism, and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Qualification in Operations, Production or Logistics is advantageous.
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Own reliable transport.
• Supervisory/management experience.
• Proficient with standard office applications.
• ERP system experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-of-shift orders before 14:30 are handed to Dispatch.
• Manage picking to maintain daily productivity.
• Keep back-order reports updated at shift end.
• Track and resolve stock and system discrepancies promptly.
• Report incidents to General Manager promptly.
• Enforce time and attendance and completion of picking tasks.
• Maintain accurate daily records and reconcile picking slips.
• Coordinate with Dispatch on delays or issues.
• Restrict access to warehouse areas to authorized personnel.
• Ensure warehouse entrances are secured and stock remains safe.
• Manage forklifts and pallet handling according to schedule.
• Ensure stock is packed and stored promptly; FIFO followed.
• Comply with food safety and OHS requirements.
• Plan, coordinate and manage stock takes and cycle counts.
• Provide accurate operational reports to senior management.

Skills

Afrikaans

English

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Operations / Production / Logistics qualification

Tools

ERP system

Office applications

Job description

Status Staffing in South Africa is looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead daily picking operations, ensure orders before 14:30 are passed to Dispatch, and manage stock accuracy and security across warehouses.

You will oversee staff, enforce FIFO, maintain safety and food safety standards, and liaise with Dispatch and production. The role requires Matric, supervisory experience, Afrikaans/English bilingualism, and ERP familiarity.