Warehouse Manager Cape Town

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Status Staffing is actively recruiting for a Warehouse Manager position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Manufacturing sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 1 - 5 years • Educational Background: Matric or equivalent• Industry Focus: Manufacturing• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Warehouse Manager position is an important role within the Manufacturing sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Manufacturing offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Warehouse Manager position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 1 - 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Matric• Specific achievements in the Manufacturing field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Manufacturing sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager Company: Status Staffing

Vacancy Details Employer: Status Staffing

A prominent company in Epping, Cape Town, is seeking a skilled and proactive Warehouse Manager to join their team. This role requires an individual with extensive supervisory or management experience, exceptional organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of warehouse, operations, production, or logistics environments. The ideal candidate must possess a Grade 12/Matric certificate, be fully proficient in both Afrikaans and English, demonstrate computer literacy, and own a dependable vehicle. Familiarity with an ERP system and a relevant qualification in Operations, Production, or Logistics would be highly beneficial.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent SECTOR: Warehousing / Manufacturing BASIC SALARY: R36 000.00 + Benefits START DATE: A. S. A. P

REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum Grade 12/Matric qualification - A qualification in Operations, Production, Logistics, or a related field is highly advantageous - Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English - Own reliable transportation - Previous management or supervisory experience - Proficient in standard office applications - Experience with an ERP system is highly advantageous

DUTIES: - Ensure that all orders placed before 14:30 are picked and handed over to Dispatch for checking at the end of each shift - Effectively manage picking operations, maintaining productivity throughout the day and picking orders for the following day when possible - Keep the back-order report up to date by printing and reviewing it at the end of each shift - Track, report, and resolve picking and system errors or delays, investigating and resolving discrepancies between physical stock and system records promptly - Report any transgressions, incidents, or errors to the General Manager immediately - Ensure staff adhere to all time and attendance requirements at all times, preventing staff from leaving the premises at the end of a shift if picking activities are incomplete - Maintain accurate daily records and reconcile picking slips to avoid unnecessary reprints - Liaise with the Dispatch department regarding foreseeable delays or operational issues - Restrict access to the Whole Goods and Finished Goods warehouses to authorized personnel only, controlling access by sales representatives, customers, and members of the public - Ensure that all warehouse entrances are locked when not in use and that stock remains secure at all times - Manage forklifts, ensuring correct operation and regular maintenance - Manage pallets daily, repacking stock appropriately, and returning or allocating pallets for dispatch as required - Ensure incoming stock is promptly packed away, with no stock remaining on the warehouse floor for longer than 48 hours after receipt - Maintain a clean, neat, safe, and orderly warehouse with FIFO (First In, First Out) stock management - Manage temporary, casual, and container staff daily, maximizing productivity and minimizing inefficiencies - Manage waste management processes, using resources efficiently and controlled - Take responsibility for the yard and all activities within it, maintaining good condition and perimeter security - Ensure compliance with applicable food safety management systems, quality standards, policies, and procedures - Comply with all applicable occupational health and safety regulations - Ensure warehouse staff comply with housekeeping and workplace standards - Complete all required food safety and operational documentation before the end of each working day - Attend food safety inspections, committee meetings, operational meetings, and other relevant meetings as required, ensuring timely completion and signing off of actions - Adhere to all applicable food safety requirements and report any violations to the relevant manager - Perform other duties assigned as required by operational needs - Notify purchasing and production personnel of critically low stock levels or expected stock not received - Manage, train, and develop warehouse staff on company policies, procedures, and operational requirements - Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the warehouse function - Maintain accurate attendance registers, ensuring timely completion of leave and overtime documentation - Manage warehouse staff effectively to achieve maximum productivity and operational efficiency - Maintain the warehouse in a stock-take-ready condition at all times - Plan, coordinate, and manage all stock takes and cycle counts, ensuring accurate reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting - Review and authorize stock adjustments, verifying and supporting all adjustments properly - Review and authorize credit notes, ensuring accurate processing and return of returned physical stock within the required timeframe - Attend to employee relations and disciplinary matters, maintaining appropriate discipline in accordance with company procedures - Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards by all warehouse staff - Maintain complete and auditable records throughout all warehousing processes - Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and all applicable regulations - Perform ad hoc duties in other departments when required to meet operational needs - Prepare and maintain daily and monthly operational reports as required - Provide accurate and timely information to the General Manager and senior management when needed - Assist with investigations into delivery failures, picking errors, credits, and other operational discrepancies - Liaise with relevant departments and customers regarding order status and expected delivery times - Maintain a strong customer-service focus and ensure customer requirements are addressed professionally and efficiently - Perform any other reasonable duties as required to support the operational needs of the business.

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.