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Warehouse Manager, Queenstown
Job Location:
Job Location:
Queenstown - South Africa
Yearly Salary:
ZAR 640000 - 640000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
15 October 2026 (12 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: EL003391-Glyni-1
We are seeking a Warehouse Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Queenstown Eastern Cape
We are seeking a Warehouse Manager for a permanent vacancy based in Queenstown Eastern Cape
Duties & Responsibilities
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
Ideal Qualifications
Minimum Experience
Ideal Experience
The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:
Warehouse Operations Management
Warehouse Productivity & Resource Planning
Customer Service & Operational Performance
Safety Quality & Food Safety
Warehouse Assets & Equipment Management
Continuous Improvement
Encourage innovation and problem-solving within the warehouse team.
People Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Salary: R640 000 - R700 000 per annum dependent on experience
To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to
If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Operations Management or a related discipline.
- Sound knowledge of warehouse operations inventory management and distribution processes.
- Working knowledge of ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
Ideal Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Logistics or Business Management.
- Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement certification.
- Supervisory or Leadership qualification.
- Food Safety HACCP or GMP certification.
- Project Management qualification.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 810 years experience in warehouse or distribution operations within an FMCG manufacturing or logistics environment.
- Minimum 5 years experience managing warehouse operations.
- Experience leading large operational teams within a unionised environment.
- Experience managing warehouse productivity inventory handling and customer service performance.
- Experience managing warehouse budgets and operational resources.
- Experience working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Ideal Experience
- Beverage industry experience.
- Experience within a multi-site manufacturing and distribution environment.
- Experience supporting SAP Warehouse Management.
- Experience leading warehouse transformation projects.
- Exposure to automated warehouse technologies.
- Experience implementing Lean Warehouse principles
The successful applicant would be responsible for but not limited to:
Warehouse Operations Management
- Lead and manage all warehouse operations to ensure the safe efficient and effective receipt storage and dispatch of products.
- Ensure warehouse operations are executed in accordance with operational plans customer requirements and company standards.
- Coordinate daily warehouse activities to optimise operational flow and maximise throughput.
- Monitor warehouse performance and implement corrective actions to address operational challenges.
- Ensure warehouse capacity is effectively utilised to support changing business requirements.
- Drive operational excellence through standardised warehouse processes and procedures.
- Promote a culture of accountability efficiency and operational discipline across the warehouse.
- Ensure inbound receipts are processed accurately efficiently and within agreed service levels.
- Manage storage practices that optimise warehouse space utilisation and inventory accessibility.
- Ensure customer orders are picked checked loaded and dispatched accurately and on time.
- Coordinate dispatch activities to support transport planning and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor warehouse turnaround times and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure warehouse documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
- Minimise product damage through effective warehouse handling and storage practices.
Warehouse Productivity & Resource Planning
- Develop warehouse resource plans aligned to operational volumes and customer demand.
- Optimise labour utilisation to maximise warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
- Monitor warehouse productivity indicators and implement performance improvement initiatives.
- Manage labour scheduling to support seasonal demand and operational priorities
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse throughput while maintaining operational standards.
- Monitor overtime and labour costs to ensure effective utilisation of resources.
- Drive productivity improvements through continuous review of warehouse processes.
Customer Service & Operational Performance
- Ensure warehouse operations consistently support agreed customer service and delivery commitments.
- Monitor operational performance against service level agreements and key performance indicators.
- Investigate customer service failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with Customer Service Planning and Distribution teams to resolve operational issues.
- Ensure timely communication of operational constraints that may impact service delivery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service performance.
- Promote a customer-focused culture across warehouse operations.
Safety Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure compliance with all Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and company policies.
- Promote compliance with Food Safety GMP and hygiene requirements throughout warehouse operations.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards through the effective implementation of 5S principles.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure all warehouse employees comply with safe working practices and legislative requirements.
- Promote a culture of safety quality and continuous compliance.
- Support internal and external audits relating to warehouse operations.
Warehouse Assets & Equipment Management
- Ensure warehouse equipment is available maintained and utilised efficiently to support operational requirements.
- Monitor the condition and utilisation of warehouse assets and material handling equipment.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
- Ensure warehouse infrastructure supports safe and efficient operations.
- Report equipment defects and coordinate timely corrective action.
- Promote responsible use of warehouse assets and company property.
- Support capital expenditure planning for warehouse equipment replacement and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with warehouse policies procedures and operational controls.
- Support inventory accuracy through disciplined warehouse handling and stock movement processes.
- Collaborate with the Inventory Controller to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve stock integrity.
- Ensure warehouse transactions are processed accurately within ERP and warehouse management systems.
- Maintain accurate operational records and warehouse documentation.
- Support inventory audits cycle counts and compliance reviews.
- Identify operational risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Lead warehouse improvement initiatives that optimise processes and eliminate waste.
- Promote standardisation of warehouse practices across the operation.
- Analyse warehouse performance data and implement corrective actions to improve results.
Encourage innovation and problem-solving within the warehouse team.
- Support Supply Chain optimisation initiatives through operational improvements.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
People Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead coach and develop Warehouse Supervisors and warehouse employees to achieve operational objectives.
- Establish clear performance expectations and monitor individual and team performance.
- Manage workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
- Promote employee engagement accountability and teamwork across warehouse operations.
- Support employee training development and succession planning.
- Build effective relationships with Manufacturing Planning Distribution Inventory Control Customer Service and Fleet teams.
- Foster a positive high-performance culture aligned to the Companys values.
Salary: R640 000 - R700 000 per annum dependent on experience
To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to
If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful
Package & Remuneration
R640 000 - R700 000 - Annually plus dependent on experience
Required Experience:
Manager
