Warehouse Manager

Introduction

About the Opportunity

An established organisation in the steel industry is looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to take accountability for the daily management of warehouse operations, staff, stock, dispatch and security.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong operational, organisational and problem-solving abilities, together with sound knowledge of steel products and warehouse processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily warehouse operations and staff.

• Plan daily deliveries, collections and vehicle allocation.

• Oversee receiving, picking, loading and dispatch activities.

• Conduct spot checks to ensure correct materials, quantities and quality.

• Monitor stock accuracy, damaged materials, returns and inventory control.

• Supervise warehouse employees, allocate work and manage performance.

• Review daily vehicle inspections, tracking and reported defects.

• Ensure safe loading, correct weight distribution and accurate delivery documentation.

• Maintain compliance with PPE, OHSA, housekeeping and company procedures.

• Ensure warehouse quality standards are consistently maintained.

• Address staff, stock, delivery, vehicle and operational issues.

• Report significant issues and ensure corrective actions are followed through.

• Monitor alarm activity and respond appropriately to security incidents, including after-hours incidents when required.

• Maintain strong theft and loss-prevention awareness.

• Manage warehouse-related security matters during year-end and company closure periods.

• Ensure the warehouse remains safe, orderly, efficient and secure.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and stock accuracy.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Good written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work effectively in a busy, hands-on warehouse environment.

• Strong operational and logistical planning skills.

• Ability to take full accountability for warehouse operations.

• Reliable, proactive and safety-conscious.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate .

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar warehouse/operations management role.

• At least 2 years' experience in a management/supervisory capacity .

• Steel industry experience is highly advantageous.

• Sound knowledge of steel products, sizes and material identification.

• Proven experience in receiving, warehousing, stock control, stock takes and inventory accuracy.

• Experience supervising warehouse staff and managing performance.

• Working knowledge of dispatch, loading, delivery planning and vehicle/fleet coordination.

• Working knowledge of OHSA and warehouse safety requirements.

• Strong understanding of warehouse quality standards.

• Strong security and loss-prevention awareness.