134 Warehouse Manager jobs in Kempton Park

Overview

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Warehouse Manager with a passion for operational excellence in the FMCG industry? A leading specialised beverage supplier is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee its fast-paced distribution centre in Midrand. This is a pivotal role for a strategic leader who thrives on efficiency, accuracy, and people management within a high-performance supply chain environment.

About the Role

As Warehouse Manager, you will take full responsibility for the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a diverse portfolio of fast-moving consumer goods. You will drive warehouse operational excellence through effective leadership, stringent stock management, adherence to compliance standards, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring that productivity, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction remain at the forefront of the operation.

Operational Management

• Oversee the daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency across all warehouse functions with strict adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Maintain robust stock control systems through cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory reporting.
• Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of warehouse staff to achieve high-performance targets.
• Oversee workforce planning, shift scheduling, and performance management.
• Drive staff training, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and respectful working culture.

Process & Performance Improvement

• Implement lean warehousing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive initiatives that improve space utilisation, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Leverage warehouse technologies (WMS, barcoding systems, ERP) to optimise operations.

Stakeholder & Supply Chain Collaboration

• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to align stock availability with demand.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and transport companies.
• Provide accurate inventory and distribution updates to internal stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the warehouse budget, including staffing, equipment, and operational costs.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities without compromising service delivery.
• Control wastage, losses, and pilferage through effective risk management.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications (APICS, SAPICS, CIPS) are advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10 years’ proven experience in warehouse and distribution management.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior warehouse leadership role.
• Strong background in FMCG warehousing operations and logistics.
• Proven success in implementing warehouse systems and process automation.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, team-building, and people management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of WMS, ERP, and inventory systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Financial acumen with demonstrated budget management ability.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure FMCG environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Warehouse operational efficiency (dispatch accuracy, order fulfilment, turnaround times).
• Inventory accuracy (variance rates, shrinkage, write-offs).
• Cost performance vs. budget.
• Compliance with safety, hygiene, and industry standards.
• Staff engagement, retention, and productivity.

• Be part of a leading FMCG beverage supplier with a dynamic, growing footprint in South Africa.
• Lead a high-impact role that drives efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive culture where operational innovation is valued.

A leading transport company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Warehouse Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Stock takes/cycle counts
• Staff Management/HR/IR/EE/SD
• Budgets/financial controls/PnLs/creditors
• Daily route planning - efficiencies and cost control

Key requirements:

• Related tertiary qualifications advantageous
• 5 years of warehouse/supply chain management/reverse logistics/risk control experience in a similar or related environment.
• Must have experience working on warehouse management systems
• Freightware/Dovetail/Ceres experience a significant advantage
• Knowledge of MS Office suite
• Building Interpersonal relationships
• Financial Acumen & Cost Control
• Action Orientated
• Conflict resolution
• Communication skills

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to

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Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We have an opportunity available in Johannesburg for a Warehouse Manager who will be

mainly responsible for the overall operation and management of the warehouse department, ensuring efficient and orderly storage and circulation of goods.

Candidates are expected to be able to perform the following: Overall warehouse operation: be responsible for the daily management of the warehouse, including but not limited to the warehousing, storage, inventory, and outbound of goods, ensure smooth operation process, complete various work tasks on time, and ensure efficient and accurate storage and circulation of goods.

Inventory management and optimization: monitor inventory levels in real time, conduct inventory analysis based on sales data, procurement plans, etc., and plan cargo positions reasonably.

Team management and development: establish, train and manage the warehouse team, clarify the job responsibilities of each position, formulate and implement the performance appraisal system, motivate employees to improve work efficiency and quality, regularly carry out team building activities, enhance team cohesion, cultivate and select outstanding talents, and reserve strength for the company’s development.

Process optimization and system construction: continuously optimize the warehouse operation process, introduce advanced management concepts and technical means (such as WMS system), and improve the automation and information level of warehouse operations; formulate and improve warehouse management systems, operating specifications and work standards to ensure that all work has rules to follow and meets the company’s management requirements and industry standards.

Safety and quality control: Establish and implement warehouse safety management system, strengthen safety training for employees, conduct regular safety inspections and hidden danger inspections, ensure that warehouse fire prevention, anti-theft, moisture prevention and other safety measures are in place; strictly control the quality of goods storage, prevent goods from being damaged and deteriorating, and promptly handle and feedback quality problems to relevant departments.

Cross-departmental communication and collaboration: Maintain close communication with procurement, sales, logistics and other departments, obtain business demand information in a timely manner, coordinate and solve problems in the receipt, delivery and distribution of goods, ensure smooth coordination of upstream and downstream supply chains, and provide strong support for the company’s business development.

Data analysis and reporting: Regularly collect, organize and analyze warehouse-related data, such as inventory turnover rate, in-and-out warehouse accuracy, warehouse cost, etc., form reports and analysis reports, provide data basis for the company’s management decision-making, put forward reasonable suggestions, and promote the improvement of the company’s warehouse management level.

Candidates need to have at least a college degree or above, majors in logistics management, warehousing management, supply chain management, etc. are preferred. More than 5 years of experience in warehousing management, experience in large warehouse management or warehousing management in mining companies, logistics companies and other industries is preferred.

Basic salary of between R to R on offer and negotiable with benefits to be discussed.

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Purpose

This role manages processes and teams associated with planning, directing, and monitoring all warehouse activities related to movement, storage, and inventory control of materials, finished goods, tools, and packaging.

Key Missions

• Defines and monitors departmental KPIs in line with Global KPI and reports
• Oversees departmental audit schedule and integrity
• Furnishes departmental reports for outside stakeholders, such as schedules of goods in process, needs for future use, forecast estimates
• Analyzes warehouse stock to review for slow moving or obsolete materials and manage the scrap including secure materials
• Defines training requirements for Warehouse team and monitor training progress utilizing skills matrix to ensure team flexibility
• Oversee Warehouse equipment and ensure safe use
• Maintains relationships with major shipping, consumables, and facility vendors ensuring high levels of service and minimal cost
• Manages the implementation of best practice tools and techniques such as Management Inventory Tools, Kaizen, ISO 91, 5S, department policies, specifications and requirements
• Oversees conformance to all Security Standards and Operational Systems including PCI, SOC I and customer requirements
• Assists in external reviews
• Manages Warehouse Team including annual performance review, departmental staffing, employee discipline and morale
• Supervises professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para
• professional employees
• Participates in goal and objective setting for team members for achievement of operational results
• Faces problems that may be difficult but typically are not complex
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders
• Provides daily coaching to team members

Profile & Other Information

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Warehouse Manager

Area: Greater Johannesburg - Lanseria area

Salary: R30K - R40K CTC p.m. (depending on experience)

Our client supplies a wide range of greenhouse films, agricultural plastics and substrates to farmers and nurseries around South Africa. An energetic, motivated individual is required to be employed in the role of Warehouse Manager in their branch in Lanseria.

The applicant must have relevant experience in a warehouse environment and these specific skills:

• Excellent administrative ability and organisational skills.

• Work proficiently on a laptop, managing email communications, spreadsheets etc – training on our in-house electronic delivery note program will be provided.

• Logistics and supply chain management.

• Strong communication and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to drive a Hyster.

The role will entail managing all key aspects of the Warehouse, with core responsibilities being:

• Preparing customer orders- overseeing and giving instructions on the preparation and delivery of customer orders.

• Inventory management- managing the receipt and offloading of stock/containers.

 Checking and making note of any damages upon receipt. Stock control, stock takes, stock rotation, management of stock variances.

• Quality Control- conducting quality control tests on stock received (training will be provided) & making records of this and giving feedback to the relevant parties.

• Warehouse layout, housekeeping – ensuring that the warehouse layout is in order and organised and well as managing daily housekeeping.

• Supervision of warehouse staff- managing the warehouse team and setting their daily tasks and duties.

• Logistics- managing of delivery routes as well as planning the off-loading and delivery dates of stock received.

• Safety and compliance – ensuring health and safety rules and regulations are followed.

• Equipment checks and maintenance- managing the service history and conducting equipment safety checks on the Hyster and delivery vehicles/trailers. 

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all aspects of warehousing operations from receiving and storage to dispatch of both raw materials and finished goods. In this role, the incumbent must ensure streamlined inventory control, efficient use of space, and timely deliveries to both customers and production lines. Their leadership will be essential for maintaining product quality and minimizing operational delays while upholding safety and organizational standards.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREA:
• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching goods.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams
• Lead and develop warehouse staff.
• Monitor and optimize warehouse layout and space utilization.
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements and transactions.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and infrastructure
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The incumbent will be instrumental in achieving:
• Inventory Accuracy: Achieve over 98% accuracy in stock counts and cycle audits.
• Order Fulfillment: Ensure more than 98% of orders are dispatched on time and in full.
• Warehouse Efficiency: Maintain high picking rates (e.g., bales per hour) for operational throughput.
Space Optimization: Efficiently allocate storage space to maximize warehouse utilization.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain zero lost-time injuries and full compliance with safety audits.
• Team Engagement: Keep staff turnover low (under 3%) while ensuring adequate training.
• Cost Management: Operate within the allocated budget, with continued year-on-year improvements.
• System & Process Improvements: Implement at least two operational enhancements annually.

Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of warehouse management experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of inventory systems (e.g., SAP, Syspro, WMS)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Familiarity with ISO standards and lean warehousing principles

Competencies
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement