Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Are you the kind of Warehouse Supervisor who knows exactly what's happening on the floor AND what the numbers are telling you?

POSITION INFO:
THE ROLE You will be responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse operations, accurate inventory management and the uninterrupted availability of materials required for production. Your key responsibilities will include: Oversee daily receiving, inspection, storage, material issuing and dispatch activities within a manufacturing environment Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, weekly high-value stocktakes, reconciliations and year-end stocktakes Investigate stock variances, monitor ageing and obsolete inventory, and implement effective stock loss prevention measures Utilise ERP and barcode stock control systems to maintain accurate inventory records and stock movement visibility Prepare and analyse daily, weekly and monthly operational reports using Excel Lead warehouse personnel through effective task allocation, training, performance monitoring and accountability Optimise warehouse layouts, material flow and operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs Collaborate with Purchasing, Production and Finance to maintain material availability and accurate documentation Maintain compliance with warehouse safety procedures, stock controls and operational standards WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING 5-7 years' warehouse supervision experience , or 3-4 years in a relevant supervisory role , with proven warehouse management capability Manufacturing industry experience is essential , with foundry or heavy manufacturing exposure highly advantageous Strong practical knowledge of inventory management, raw materials, cycle counting and stock reconciliations Experience with Syspro, SAP or similar ERP systems , preferably including barcode stock control Advanced Excel skills , particularly Pivot Tables, reporting and inventory data analysis Proven experience supervising warehouse teams and managing operational performance A relevant Degree or Diploma will be advantageous A valid forklift licence WHAT WILL SET YOU APART? We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate measurable improvements in: Stock Accuracy - Reducing inventory variances and stock losses Operational Reporting - Turning stock data into accurate, actionable information Warehouse Efficiency - Improving material flow, productivity and operational controls Team Leadership - Building accountable, disciplined and productive warehouse teams THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR You are dependable, self-disciplined, proactive and willing to go beyond your job description to ensure the warehouse runs efficiently. You don't wait for someone else to investigate a stock discrepancy or resolve an operational problem. You take ownership, identify the root cause and implement practical solutions. Most importantly, you can demonstrate how your involvement has improved warehouse performance. READY TO TAKE OWNERSHIP? If you have the manufacturing experience, inventory expertise and hands-on leadership capability to make an immediate impact, we would like to hear from you. Apply with your updated CV , highlighting your manufacturing exposure, ERP systems and measurable warehouse achievements. Only candidates who meet the core operational and technical requirements will be considered. #WarehouseSupervisor #ManufacturingJobs #InventoryManagement #WarehouseOperations #Syspro #SupplyChainJobs #BenoniJobs #GautengJobs #NetworkRecruitment