Warehouse Operations Supervisor - Humansdorp

Headhunters; Humansdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a market leader in Humansdorp, seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch. The role emphasises accuracy, safety, and team leadership, with exposure to WMS/ERP systems and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in FMCG warehouse roles, 1–2 years in supervision, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ warehouse experience within an FMCG environment.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control principles.
• Experience working with WMS and ERP systems (Dynamics BC advantageous).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards and FIFO principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch).
• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment.
• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts and audits.
• Lead, coach, and manage warehouse staff performance.
• Enforce health, safety, and compliance standards (including FIFO).
• Drive process improvements and monitor key KPIs.
• Utilise WMS/ERP systems for reporting and operational control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Health & Safety

FIFO principles

Education

Logistics/SC/Operations degree

Tools

WMS

ERP: Dynamics BC

Job description

Warehouse Operations Supervisor - Humansdorp

Reference 923716

Sector Agriculture / FMCG / Logistics / Warehousing

Location Humansdorp

Job Type full_time

Experience 3 to 5 years

Package Negotiable

Description

Our client, a market leader and operating out of Humansdorp, is currently seeking to employ an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

• Minimum 3–5 years’ warehouse experience within an FMCG environment

• Minimum 1–2 years’ supervisory or team leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control principles

• Experience working with WMS and ERP systems (Dynamics BC advantageous)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

• Strong leadership and people management capability

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards and FIFO principles

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch)

• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment

• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts and audits

• Lead, coach, and manage warehouse staff performance

• Enforce health, safety, and compliance standards (including FIFO)

• Drive process improvements and monitor key KPIs

• Utilise WMS/ERP systems for reporting and operational control

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations