Warehouse Ops Leader — Hybrid Growth & Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Training & development

Wellness programs

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a seasoned Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a large-scale facility. You will optimize receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, team mentoring, cost control, WMS optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement and transport to drive continuous improvement and supply chain excellence.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in warehouse management with 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience leading large teams and complex operations in logistics/warehousing.
• In-depth knowledge of WMS and inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a large-scale warehouse in Vereeniging, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workflow, reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Lead, mentor and develop a diverse warehouse team.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and uphold company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels, conduct cycle counts and minimize discrepancies.
• Collaborate with procurement and transportation to ensure seamless supply chain integration.
• Analyze operational data and report KPIs to identify improvement areas.
• Manage budgets and control expenses for warehouse operations.
• Implement and optimize warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Drive continuous improvement across all warehouse functions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

WMS

Inventory control

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a seasoned Senior Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a large-scale facility. You will optimize receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, team mentoring, cost control, WMS optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement and transport to drive continuous improvement and supply chain excellence.