Warehouse Manager / Industrial Engineer

The role leads and continuously improves warehouse, stores, kitting, and material flow functions within a manufacturing environment to ensure efficient production execution and inventory accuracy. It serves as a developmental pathway for an emerging Industrial Engineer to evolve into broader manufacturing and supply chain leadership. Reports to - Purchasing Manager Reports indirectly to Direct reports - Team Leader Assembly, Team Leader Fabrication, Stores Admin Indirect reports - 12 x Storemen/Assistants Key stakeholder relationships - Purchasing, Factory Planning, Production, Assembly, Fabrication, Quality, Suppliers and Finance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inbound receipts to ensure material availability aligns with production and inventory requirements
• Oversee receiving, inspection, identification, barcode management, GRN processing and inventory transactions in SYSPRO
• Maintain accurate inventory records, traceability and bin integrity
• Coordinate and optimize picking, kitting and material issuance in accordance with production schedules
• Develop and improve material flow processes between Stores, Fabrication, Assembly and external service providers
• Analyse warehouse and manufacturing support processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality and cost reduction
• Develop, document and improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, process controls and key performance indicators
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimisation, warehouse utilisation, productivity, waste reduction and material flow
• Design and maintain effective warehouse layouts, storage strategies and material handling processes
• Evaluate warehouse capacity, resource requirements and process constraints
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, quality standards and safe working practices
• Promote a culture of safety through risk identification, corrective actions, toolbox talks and continuous awareness initiatives
• Lead and develop warehouse personnel through coaching, training, performance management and clear work allocation
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Production and Engineering functions to improve end-to-end manufacturing performance

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BEng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification
• 3 - 5 years' experience in a manufacturing, production, supply chain, logistics or warehouse environment
• Demonstrated exposure to process improvement, material flow optimisation, production planning, inventory management or operational excellence initiatives
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or operations environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing inventory, supplier relationships, cost control, and operational performance.
• A track record of process improvement, problem-solving, and driving accountability across teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SYSPRO or similar) and using data to support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior management.
• Candidates who are hands-on, resilient, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's license

Interested?

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