Warehouse Supervisor (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career growth and leadership dev

Collaborative virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead a remote warehousing team. You will oversee workflows, inventory accuracy, and safety from a distributed setting, driving productivity and continuous improvement across the operation.

In this fully remote role you will coach staff, implement procedures, monitor metrics, and coordinate with logistics and procurement to ensure seamless service and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of WMS and inventory control techniques.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills for remote teams.
• Ability to analyze data and implement operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols and maintain a secure environment.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage warehouse staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse operating procedures and best practices.
• Ensure accurate inventory management, including cycle counting, stock adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as logistics and procurement, to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Data analysis

Remote team leadership

Digital tools proficiency

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Inventory control

Performance monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of their warehousing operations, in a completely remote role. While not physically present in a warehouse, you will be responsible for directing and managing warehouse teams, optimizing workflows, ensuring accurate inventory management, and upholding safety standards through virtual oversight and strong communication. This position is ideal for a leader who can motivate and manage a distributed team, drive operational improvements, and maintain high levels of productivity and accuracy in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage warehouse staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse operating procedures and best practices.
• Ensure accurate inventory management, including cycle counting, stock adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as logistics and procurement, to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control techniques.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills, especially for remote teams.
• Ability to analyze data and implement operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols and maintain a secure working environment.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for communication and performance monitoring.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of a remote supervisory role.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual work environment focused on results.