Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and overtime pay

Comprehensive health benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Regular performance reviews

Dynamic and collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor in Vereeniging to lead a hands-on team in daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping.

You will ensure operational efficiency, uphold safety and quality standards, and foster a productive work environment in a fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in warehouse or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management and shipping.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse context.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure efficient workflow.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing and distribution operations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Enforce safety regulations and best practices to maintain a secure environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular checks to minimize discrepancies.
• Train and mentor warehouse staff to enhance performance.
• Optimize space utilization and procedures within the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Shipping procedures

Communication

Team-building

Multitasking

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead a team in their Vereeniging facility. This role is hands‑on, focusing on the day-to‑day management of warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping. You will ensure operational efficiency, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and foster a productive work environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to operational excellence within a fast‑paced logistics setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the warehouse team to ensure efficient workflow.
• Oversee the receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations and best practices to maintain a secure work environment.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular checks to minimize discrepancies.
• Train and mentor warehouse staff, providing guidance and support to enhance performance.
• Optimize space utilization and operational procedures within the warehouse.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and shipping procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse context.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Regular performance reviews and feedback sessions.
• A dynamic and collaborative team atmosphere.