Warehouse Supervisor: Lead Operations & Inventory

Frogg Recruitment

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 223,000 - 391,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Frogg Recruitment is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Cape Town (Milnerton) to oversee daily warehouse operations in a manufacturing setting. You will lead staff, manage stock control, and ensure accurate dispatch and inventory management, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in a warehouse supervisory position, proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/WMS, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12 essential.
3–5 years’ experience in a warehouse supervisory role, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control, receiving, dispatch, and inventory management.
Experience with ERP/WMS systems would be advantageous.
Forklift licence advantageous.
Good computer literacy, especially MS Excel and stock management systems.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock movements.
Manage and lead warehouse staff, ensuring productivity, discipline, training, and adherence to company procedures.
Ensure accurate stock control, including regular cycle counts and participation in stock takes.
Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies, damages, shortages, or slow-moving stock.
Ensure raw materials, finished goods, and consumables are stored correctly and safely.
Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to ensure smooth workflow.
Ensure orders are prepared and dispatched accurately and on time.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Ensure all warehouse documentation and system transactions are completed accurately.
Implement and maintain continuous improvement initiatives to increase warehouse efficiency.
Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance requirements for forklifts, pallet jacks, shelving, and other warehouse assets.
Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations at all times.