Warehouse Supervisor George

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor – George
Department: Warehouse & Logistics
Location: George, Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent

About Us

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of their George warehouse. This role is ideal for an individual who can work independently, supervise temporary labour, ensure accurate stock control, and maintain high standards of operational efficiency, safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring accurate receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch of stock.
- Operate independently as the company's on-site representative while maintaining regular communication with the Warehouse Manager.
- Open, secure, and close the warehouse daily while ensuring site security and safeguarding company assets.
- Supervise and coordinate temporary labour sourced through labour brokers, including task allocation, inductions, attendance verification, and performance monitoring.
- Receive incoming stock and verify quantities, product codes, colours, and documentation.
- Pick, pack, stage, and dispatch customer orders and inter-branch transfers accurately.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, stock takes, FIFO principles, and stock reconciliations.
- Monitor stock discrepancies and report shortages, damages, and replenishment requirements.
- Prepare daily and weekly operational reports relating to stock, dispatches, labour utilisation, and warehouse performance.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, warehouse housekeeping standards, and lone-working safety procedures.
- Provide professional service to walk-in customers and collection clients.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse productivity and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Qualification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Minimum 3–5 years' warehouse experience.
- Minimum 1–2 years' supervisory or team leader experience.
- Experience in receiving, dispatch, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
- Previous experience within a building materials, hardware, manufacturing, or distribution environment will be advantageous.
- Experience supervising temporary labour or labour broker staff is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.
- Valid Forklift Licence will be advantageous.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong warehouse operations and inventory management skills.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and time management abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.
- Customer-focused with a professional approach.
- Honest, reliable, and highly accountable.

What is on Offer

- Competitive salary package.
- Permanent employment opportunity.
- Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation.
- Career growth and long-term development opportunities.
Salary R12 700 pm CTC

How to Apply

Send your CV to: Tasmim.cassim@stratogo.com
Please use the subject line: Warehouse Supervisor – George

Note

If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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