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Despatch and Warehouse Manager (JB6272)
Despatch and Warehouse Manager (JB6272)
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
R15 000 to R17 000 a month CTC
Permanent
An established furniture manufacturing company requires a hands-on Despatch and Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, stock movement, order preparation and the accurate dispatch of finished products. The successful candidate will lead the department, manage employees firmly and effectively, maintain discipline, drive productivity and provide management with accurate operational reports and proactive updates.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric or an equivalent qualification
Relevant qualification in Warehouse Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be advantageous
Previous warehouse, despatch and logistics experience
Proven experience supervising or managing warehouse and despatch employees
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
Strong leadership and employee-management skills
Able to enforce productivity standards, targets and workplace discipline
Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant warehouse or stock-management systems
Able to compile and submit accurate operational reports
Proactive communication and follow-up skills
Able to work under pressure and take full accountability for the department
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operations of the warehouse and despatch department
Plan and coordinate the preparation, loading and dispatch of customer orders
Ensure orders are checked, correctly documented and dispatched on time
Supervise warehouse and despatch employees and allocate daily responsibilities
Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance and discipline
Drive departmental targets and maintain efficient workflow
Coordinate with Sales, Production and Management regarding order priorities and delivery schedules
Maintain accurate records of stock movements, dispatches and outstanding orders
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged goods and dispatch errors
Ensure finished products are handled, stored and loaded correctly
Maintain housekeeping, safety and security standards within the warehouse
Identify operational delays or risks and communicate them proactively
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly warehouse and despatch reports
Take full accountability for the performance and administration of the department
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
R15 000 to R17 000 a month CTC
Permanent
An established furniture manufacturing company requires a hands-on Despatch and Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations, stock movement, order preparation and the accurate dispatch of finished products. The successful candidate will lead the department, manage employees firmly and effectively, maintain discipline, drive productivity and provide management with accurate operational reports and proactive updates.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric or an equivalent qualification
Relevant qualification in Warehouse Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be advantageous
Previous warehouse, despatch and logistics experience
Proven experience supervising or managing warehouse and despatch employees
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Furniture manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
Strong leadership and employee-management skills
Able to enforce productivity standards, targets and workplace discipline
Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant warehouse or stock-management systems
Able to compile and submit accurate operational reports
Proactive communication and follow-up skills
Able to work under pressure and take full accountability for the department
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operations of the warehouse and despatch department
Plan and coordinate the preparation, loading and dispatch of customer orders
Ensure orders are checked, correctly documented and dispatched on time
Supervise warehouse and despatch employees and allocate daily responsibilities
Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance and discipline
Drive departmental targets and maintain efficient workflow
Coordinate with Sales, Production and Management regarding order priorities and delivery schedules
Maintain accurate records of stock movements, dispatches and outstanding orders
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damaged goods and dispatch errors
Ensure finished products are handled, stored and loaded correctly
Maintain housekeeping, safety and security standards within the warehouse
Identify operational delays or risks and communicate them proactively
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly warehouse and despatch reports
Take full accountability for the performance and administration of the department
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.