WAREHOUSE MANAGER (STEEL & INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE) - WESTERN CAPE (5439)

Introduction

Our client, a well-established supplier of steel and industrial hardware products, is seeking a strong, energetic and hands-on Warehouse Manager to take full responsibility for the efficient operation of its warehouse, yard and dispatch functions.

This is not a desk-based management position. The successful candidate must be highly visible on the warehouse floor, actively involved in daily operations and capable of leading a busy team in a demanding steel and industrial hardware environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the daily operation of the warehouse, yard and dispatch departments

• Lead, supervise and motivate warehouse, receiving, picking, loading and delivery teams

• Maintain a strong, visible and hands-on presence on the warehouse floor

• Ensure all incoming stock is accurately received, checked, recorded and stored

• Oversee the accurate picking, packing, staging and loading of customer orders

• Ensure customer orders and branch transfers are dispatched correctly and on time

• Plan daily workloads, allocate staff and monitor productivity

• Coordinate vehicle loading and delivery schedules

• Ensure steel, tube and industrial hardware products are handled and stored safely

• Monitor stock accuracy and investigate shortages, damages and discrepancies

• Conduct cycle counts, monthly stock counts and annual stocktakes

• Implement controls to minimise stock losses, damages and incorrect deliveries

• Maintain high standards in the warehouse

• Enforce health and safety requirements, PPE standards and safe operating procedures

• Ensure forklifts, cranes, vehicles and warehouse equipment are used correctly and maintained

• Manage staff attendance, performance, discipline, training and development

• Work closely with sales, purchasing, administration and transport departments

• Resolve operational delays, customer collection issues and delivery-related queries

• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, productivity and service levels

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification

• A relevant warehousing, logistics or operations qualification will be advantageous

• Proven experience managing a busy and big warehouse and dispatch operation

• Experience within the steel, tube, industrial hardware, building materials or related industry is essential

• Strong leadership, discipline and staff-management skills

• Must be physically energetic, practical and willing to work alongside the team when required

• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Strong understanding of warehouse safety, housekeeping and operational procedures

• Experience conducting stock counts and investigating stock variances

• Computer literate, with experience using warehouse or ERP systems

• Valid driver’s license

• Stable employment history

• Able to work under pressure and meet strict operational deadlines

Interested?

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. We appreciate all applications, but we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding application status.