Warehouse Supervisor

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Dynamic team

Supply chain impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa is seeking a proactive Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team and uphold efficient warehouse operations, focusing on inventory management, order fulfillment, and safety.

You will supervise daily activities, optimize layouts, implement WHS policies, and collaborate with other departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership role in logistics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse staff to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory through regular cycle counts and effective stock management.
• Implement and enforce health and safety policies and procedures within the warehouse.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflows for maximum efficiency and space utilization.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

WMS

Communication

Team supervision

Tools

WMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead their team and operations in Nelspruit . This role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse, focusing on inventory management, order fulfillment, and team supervision. You will be responsible for guiding a team of warehouse associates, optimizing workflows, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. This is a great opportunity for an individual with strong leadership skills to make a tangible impact in a key logistics hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.


• Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse staff to achieve productivity and quality targets.


• Ensure accuracy of inventory through regular cycle counts and effective stock management.


• Implement and enforce health and safety policies and procedures within the warehouse.


• Optimize warehouse layout and workflows for maximum efficiency and space utilization.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or a similar leadership role in logistics.


• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and order fulfillment processes.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.


• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills.


• A commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• A dynamic team environment in Nelspruit .


• The chance to play a key role in the efficiency of the company's supply chain.