Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

On-the-job training

Team collaboration

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead daily warehouse activities, ensure accurate inventory, and drive safe, efficient processes on-site.

You will mentor staff, optimize layout, oversee forklift operations, and maintain high productivity while complying with health and safety regulations, delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a warehouse supervisor or in a similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management procedures and inventory control systems.
• Experience with forklift operation and other warehouse machinery.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
• Ensure accurate inventory counts and manage stock levels through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse personnel, ensuring adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Operate and manage warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring proper maintenance.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Leadership

Organization

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operations Supervisor to manage and enhance their warehouse functions in Durban. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the warehouse, including inventory management, order picking, packing, and dispatch. You will supervise a team of warehouse staff, providing guidance and support to meet operational targets. This is an on-site position requiring strong leadership and operational expertise to maintain high standards of productivity and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
• Ensure accurate inventory counts and manage stock levels through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse personnel, ensuring adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Operate and manage warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring proper maintenance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a warehouse supervisor or in a similar supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management procedures and inventory control systems.
• Experience with forklift operation and other warehouse machinery.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Stable work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
• Company-provided safety equipment and uniforms.