Job Description

Job Summary
A leading packaging and industrial solutions company is looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager with strong experience in warehouse operations, stock control, ERP-driven environments, and regulated product-handling processes to join their team in Ottery, Cape Town. The role requires an operations-focused leader with strong planning skills, high numerical accuracy, and the ability to manage warehouse teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:

• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, dispatching and workflow optimisation
• Oversee stock control, monthly stock takes and working-capital accuracy
• Lead, supervise and develop warehouse and store-level employees, including shift-based teams
• Maintain and implement operational and product-handling standards, including GMP and 5S
• Optimise warehouse layout and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Utilise ERP systems (Syspro preferred) and advanced Excel to improve stock management and turnaround time
• Drive process improvements, change management initiatives and cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate integration between production and distribution
• Track KPIs, troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in warehousing and stock control, including 2 years in a management role
• Strong systems aptitude with advanced computer literacy (Excel, ERP systems)
• Experience with export and import container loading and destuffing
• Experience in a GMP-controlled environment (food or product safety) is advantageous
• Strong numeracy skills for accurate stock control and working-capital management
• Experience managing staff in a unionised or shift-based environment
• Strong planning, organising, communication and leadership abilities
• Proven ability to deliver OTIF results and improve warehouse processes

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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