Permanent
Warehouse Supervisor
Unknown, Eastern Cape
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About this role
Employer: Wheco Group
At Wheco, efficient warehouse operations are essential to keeping our supply chain running smoothly and ensuring customers receive quality products on time. Our Warehouse Supervisor play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory, leading teams, and upholding safety and operational standards across the warehouse. We are looking for a hands‑on, organised leader who can drive productivity, support staff, and keep daily warehouse functions on track.
Lead warehouse operations. Maintain accuracy. Keep the flow moving.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and participate in daily warehouse operations
* Ensure safe storage of all merchandise and equipment
* Maintain accurate inventory; report discrepancies identified during walkabouts or counts
* Support quality control, including identifying poorly packaged or damaged items
* Train, supervise, and evaluate warehouse staff
* Allocate daily workloads and monitor performance
* Assist Managers in maintaining Health & Safety compliance; ensure warehouse cleanliness and order
* Coordinate and participate in bi‑monthly inventory counts
* Plan and organise inventory layout and space utilisation (bays/bin locations)
* Schedule and prioritise workload to meet operational needs
* Oversee routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse equipment
* Conduct safety and security checks (trolleys, ladders, equipment)
* Arrange weekly toolbox talks to reinforce safety and operational guidelines
* Manage timekeeping, attendance registers, and staff discipline
* Report incidents and communicate non‑stock or damage issues to Managers
* Ensure adherence to Wheco policies, procedures, and SOPs (Inbound/Outbound/Housekeeping)
* Assist Managers with staff appraisals and weekly staff development
* Respond to after-hours alarm activations when required; report security issues
* Support both inbound and outbound stock processes
* Uphold Wheco’s Core Values and company code of conduct in all daily activities
Skills and Requirements:
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Good knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and SOPs
* Physically fit and able to perform warehouse tasks
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Effective teamwork and leadership abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
* Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
* Calm, professional handling of discrepancies
* Solid administrative and reporting skills
* Experience in staff discipline, IR & HR fundamentals
Minimum Requirements:
* Grade 12
* 3–5 years’ experience in a warehouse environment
* 5+ years supervisor experience
* Understanding of Health & Safety, inventory control, and warehouse operations
* MS Office proficiency (advantageous)
Lead the team. Maintain control. Drive operational excellence.