Assistant Warehouse Manager

A well-established manufacturing company in Heriotdale, Germiston is looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Assistant Manager to support the Warehouse Manager in the daily management of a busy finished goods warehouse operation.

The successful candidate will be the second-in-command and must be capable of taking full responsibility for the warehouse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Warehouse Manager with the overall daily running of the warehouse.
• Supervise warehouse staff, pickers, dispatchers, forklift and reach-truck operators.
• Ensure efficient receiving, put-away, picking, transfers, dispatching and loading of finished goods.
• Monitor stock movements between factories, warehouses and head office.
• Ensure all stock transfers and dispatches are correctly recorded and controlled.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and assist with cycle counts and stock takes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages, damages and variances.
• Ensure correct picking, checking, packing and loading procedures are followed.
• Coordinate daily workflow and allocate staff according to operational requirements.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety and warehouse standards are maintained.
• Monitor forklift and material-handling activities and ensure equipment is used correctly.
• Assist with planning loading and off-loading activities.
• Work closely with Production, Logistics, Sales and Administration.
• Ensure warehouse procedures and company policies are followed.
• Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager with reporting, staff discipline, productivity and performance.
• Ensure the warehouse remains organised, secure and operationally efficient.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3–5 years' warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, senior warehouse
• Experience managing warehouse staff and daily warehouse activities.
• Strong understanding of stock control and inventory management.
• Experience with receiving, dispatch, transfers, picking and stock counting.
• Computer literate with good Excel and warehouse-system knowledge.
• Experience working with forklifts/reach trucks and warehouse equipment.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Must be hands-on and willing to work on the warehouse floor.
• Ability to make decisions and take responsibility when the Warehouse Manager is not available.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in a manufacturing or plastics environment.
• Experience managing multiple warehouses.
• Experience with ERP/WMS stock-control systems.
• Forklift or reach-truck experience/licence.
• Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Senior Warehouse Controller, Assistant Warehouse Manager

Work Location: In person

Pay: R10 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person