WAREHOUSE MANAGER - BALFOUR

Introduction

Karan Beef in Blafour is Looking for a Warehouse Manger for our Facility in Balfour in the boxed and Offal Loading Department.  Join a leading FMCG company where speed, accuracy and reliability drive everything we do. Lead our logistics and warehouse operations to deliver exceptional service and support to our customers, every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the full functionality and operation of the ULMA Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring optimal system performance and operational efficiency.

• Control and monitor the palletisation of all boxes and crates entering the warehouse, ensuring compliance with company procedures and product handling standards.

• Manage the placement, storage, and movement of all pallets within the warehouse to maximize storage capacity, maintain stock integrity, and ensure accurate stock location.

• Control the receipt, processing, and dispatch of customer orders through the warehouse management system, ensuring accurate and timeous order fulfilment.

• Perform and coordinate stock counts and stock takes as required, investigate variances, and ensure accurate inventory records are maintained.

• Administer and control user access on the ULMA system by allocating, modifying, and removing user permissions in accordance with company policies and security requirements.

• Perform additional operational and administrative duties as reasonably assigned by management.

• Report all faulty equipment, machinery, and operational defects to the Manager without delay.

• Interpret and report any ULMA system failures, technical issues, or interruptions that may impact warehouse operations to ULMA.

• Ensure the warehouse work area remains clean, organised, and compliant with housekeeping, food safety, and health and safety standards at all times.

• Ensure all warehouse employees, including Supervisors, are adequately trained and competent in their respective ULMA system functions and operational responsibilities.

• Identify training needs and provide ongoing coaching to promote continuous improvement and system compliance.

• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and system processes are consistently followed and enforced on a daily basis.

• Promote compliance with company policies, food safety standards, quality requirements, and health and safety procedures.

• Review, verify, and sign off all relevant HACCP documentation and related food safety records.

• Complete, authorise where applicable, and submit job cards accurately and within required timeframes.

• Exercise authority to monitor system compliance, investigate operational discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

• Escalate operational risks, stock discrepancies, system concerns, and non-conformances to management for appropriate action.

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 minimum requirement, but preference will be given to more suitably qualified candidates.

• 10 years management experience in warehouse management within the FMCG industry.

• Candidates who have managed large teams (more than 150 employees) will receive preference.

• Strong knowledge of FMCG, cold chain and WMS systems.

• Proven leadership, people management and communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Must have a clean criminal record

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and ERP/WMS systems.

• Valid driver’s licence.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?

CLOSING DATE:  1 st SEPTEMBER 2026

Please email your CV to recruit@karanbeef.com ( please put the job title WAREHOUSE MANAGER in the

subject line ) or visit our Website https://www.karanbeef.com/contact-us/careers/ .

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position.

Karan Beef is an equal opportunity Company, and preference is given to applicants from underrepresented and racial and ethnic groups.

Correspondence will only be conducted with candidates who reach the shortlist.

Candidates who are not contacted within two weeks from the closing date can assume that they

have not been shortlisted for an interview and they are hereby thanked for their application.