Warehouse Ops Leader: Drive Efficiency & Safety in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

Professional development

Soweto work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a state-of-the-art facility in Soweto. You’ll manage receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and dispatch, focusing on workflow optimization, inventory accuracy, and safety.

The role demands strong WMS background and a commitment to operational excellence in Gauteng. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, enforcing safety protocols, and driving KPIs like on-time delivery and accuracy, while developing the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse operations management.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong understanding of inventory control, logistics, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inventory control, order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Implement and manage warehouse management systems (WMS) to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and enforce strict safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
• Manage warehouse staff, providing training, motivation, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow for maximum efficiency and space utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a state-of-the-art facility in Soweto. You’ll manage receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and dispatch, focusing on workflow optimization, inventory accuracy, and safety.

The role demands strong WMS background and a commitment to operational excellence in Gauteng. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, enforcing safety protocols, and driving KPIs like on-time delivery and accuracy, while developing the