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Factory Distribution Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: DUR003666-LC-1
Umdloti. Opportunity exists for a Factory Distribution Manager to join a well-established company within the wholesale and distribution industry. The successful candidate will have a relevant Diploma / Degree and 24 years experience in distribution warehouse or logistics including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role within a factory environment.
Please note: This position requires working 6 days per week 07h30 17h00 (with occasional later finishes). The weekly day off is roster dependent.
Umdloti. Opportunity exists for a Factory Distribution Manager to join a well-established company within the wholesale and distribution industry. The successful candidate will have a relevant Diploma / Degree and 24 years experience in distribution warehouse or logistics including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role within a factory environment.
Please note: This position requires working 6 days per week 07h30 17h00 (with occasional later finishes). The weekly day off is roster dependent.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead supervise and roster the factory distribution team across a 6-day operation
- Oversee all daily distribution activities dispatch schedules and internal stock movements
- Manage warehouse operations including receiving storage picking packing and dispatch
- Ensure accurate inventory control through cycle counts reconciliations and stock reporting
- Enforce health and safety standards conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance documentation
- Produce operational reports identify process improvements and monitor distribution-related costs
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers transport partners and internal stakeholders
- Manage all stock-related administrative and operational functions including GRNs requisitions transfers stock capturing and reporting
- Resolve operational issues and support production and sales with urgent distribution requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Administration or related field (proven experience may be considered in lieu of a qualification)
- 24 years experience in distribution warehouse or logistics with at least 3 years in a supervisory / management role within a factory
- Experience managing blue-collar teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of inventory control transport logistics warehouse operations and relevant legislation
- Valid drivers licence essential; own transport preferred due to working hours
- Excellent leadership planning problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong communication organisational and cost-control abilities with exceptional attention to detail
Required Experience:
Manager
