Warehouse Manager

Industry: Public Administration & Defence

Job category: Engineering Consultants

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

• Strategically manage warehouse operations in alignment with company policies and objectives
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance activities
• Supervise daily operations including inventory control, quality assurance, logistics, and customer service
• Monitor workflow, productivity, and operational performance to maximise efficiency and minimise overtime
• Develop and maintain warehouse systems for handling, storage, inventory control, and shipping

• Manage stock control and ensure alignment with data storage systems
• Maintain inventory accuracy and full material traceability
• Lead the optimisation and continuous improvement of WMS, ERP, and MES systems
• Produce regular operational reports, including inbound/outbound status, dead stock analysis, and inventory accuracy

• Ensure full compliance with all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation
• Maintain ISO, explosives, and ESD compliance standards at all times
• Enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security procedures throughout the warehouse
• Ensure ESD-controlled storage for all electronic components
• Drive risk management practices, including explosive handling protocols and emergency preparedness planning

• Develop and optimise warehouse layouts to ensure efficient space utilisation
• Review and implement workflows, staffing requirements, and equipment layouts
• Prepare, manage, and report on annual budgets
• Plan work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor performance outcomes

• Lead, mentor, train, and develop warehouse employees at all levels
• Manage team performance to achieve short- and long-term operational goals
• Recruit, select, onboard, and coach warehouse staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and transport providers
• Ensure service levels consistently meet internal and external customer expectations

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering
• 5-10 years' experience in warehouse or logistics management, preferably within a regulated or high-risk environment
• Minimum 5 years' experience leading and managing warehouse teams
• Strong knowledge of explosives handling and ESD standards
• Proven experience with ERP, WMS, and MES systems
• Advanced safety and regulatory compliance expertise
• Systems thinking and integration capability
• Risk management and emergency response planning
• Lean operations and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across all organisational levels