Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Comprehensive health and retirement

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead a busy facility. You will oversee daily activities, manage a team, and ensure accurate order fulfillment while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes optimizing inventory, implementing efficient processes, and collaborating with logistics to ensure timely receiving and dispatch of goods. A hands-on leader with strong WMS knowledge and problem-solving skills will excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse supervision/management experience.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of WMS and inventory control techniques.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in warehouse settings.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Manage receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations safely and efficiently.
• Enforce safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Optimize layout and workflows to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with logistics to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

WMS knowledge

Inventory control

Health & safety regulations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead their busy facility in Cape Town . You will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of safety and productivity. This role involves managing a team of warehouse staff, optimizing inventory management, and ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong understanding of warehouse processes and a commitment to operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of warehouse staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring accuracy through regular cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Manage the receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations efficiently and safely.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of goods.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse supervision or management.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control techniques.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• On-site parking and access to public transportation routes.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• Employee discount on company products.