Warehouse Manager

Introduction

This is a long-standing, family-owned construction business based in South Africa, with operations spanning Gauteng and the Western Cape. Known for delivering high-quality finishes, they offer a range of services including ceilings, partitions, drywalling, and glass & aluminium installations. The team is made up of experienced professionals who value strong client relationships, attention to detail, and safety on-site. Their company culture blends professionalism with a warm, team-focused environment, and they’re trusted by several major brands across various sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Role

To manage the warehouse operations and oversee the full material cycle — from creating cutting sheets, ordering materials, and issuing to production, through to tracking finished goods — ensuring the timely and efficient manufacture of aluminium systems like Clip 44 shopfronts, casement windows, palace sliding doors, and vista stacking/folding doors.

Core Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Procurement

• Generate cutting sheets from site measurements and architectural drawings using Bizman software

• Accurately calculate aluminium profile and accessory requirements

• Place material orders with suppliers (e.g., aluminium profiles, accessories, gaskets, rollers, handles)

• Ensure all ordered items match cutting lists and job specifications

2. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain optimum inventory levels of raw materials and accessories

• Oversee receiving, labelling, storage, and issuing of stock using Bizman

• Ensure accurate stock movement records between raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods

• Conduct regular stocktakes and reconcile discrepancies

3. Manufacturing Coordination

• Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely cutting, machining, and assembly based on project timelines

• Issue cutting sheets to machine operators and oversee work scheduling

• Monitor daily and weekly output targets and flag delays or bottlenecks early

4. Quality & Damage Control

• Inspect incoming materials for quality and compliance

• Ensure safe and proper handling/storage of delicate profiles and components to avoid scratches, bends, or defects

• Record and manage scrap and rejected materials per company procedures

5. Team Management

• Lead and supervise a team of ~5 warehouse and factory staff

• Allocate daily tasks, monitor attendance, and ensure team productivity

• Train staff on correct handling, processing, and safety procedures

6. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities follow workplace safety standards, especially during cutting and material handling

• Enforce use of PPE and safe storage practices

• Maintain a clean and hazard-free warehouse and factory environment

7. Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with:

-  Installation teams to understand timelines and site requirements

-  Sales/admin for upcoming project releases

-  Suppliers to track lead times and manage procurement

• Provide daily/weekly reports to management on inventory, work progress, and material usage

Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Bizman software for cutting sheets and stock control

• Strong understanding of aluminium systems and fabrication methods

• Experience in managing stock, production planning, and team supervision

• Good organizational and communication skills

• Basic mechanical knowledge of fabrication machinery (cutting, punching, routing)