Warehouse Manager at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Main Objectives

• To supervise and manage warehouse staff to ensure effective and efficient stock movement from inbound to outbound.

Key Responsibilities

• To optimize the flow of stock in the warehouse through operational management processes that includes but is not limited to:
• Warehouse utilization planning
• Process flow management and organization,
• General good housekeeping
• Picking controls
• Stock control and or rotation,
• Pallet control
• To minimize loss and meet customer requirements in line with company processes and procedures.
• Manage, control, and minimize operational costs through the development of a warehouse budget and internal cost management practices in collaboration with the site management team.
• Participate in site continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives as and when required.
• Ensuring compliance and adherence to the requirements of Premier Food

Safety standards, policies, and procedures through implementation of:

• Operational guidelines on good housekeeping practices
• Daily cleaning processes and practices
• Monitoring of operational controls
• Ongoing the management of bad goods
• Ongoing maintenance of building and premises as needed
• Planned and effective infestation controls as evident through satisfactory internal and external food safety audit results.
• To ensure a safe working environment through the compliance to the OHS Act and Premier Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• To create a high performing warehouse team through the management of staff Performance in line with the Premier way.
• Facilitate effective Invocoms and coaching and mentoring the warehouse team.
• Proactively manage talent and mitigate succession risks.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Stock and cost management processes
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Disciplinary process and procedures
• Performance management skills
• Training, coaching, and mentoring
• Lean Green belt qualification
• Operational cost management principles
• Process control systems
• Health and Safety Act requirements for 16.2 appointee
• FSS/HSE auditing techniques

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric
• Logistics or Supply chain management diploma

Experience Requirements    

• Supervisory management of continuous operations 5 - 7 years Essential
• FMCG warehouse management 3 - 5 years Essential

Key Outputs    

• Availability for excessive working hours, including weekends and shifts, as required by the role
• Ability to work in environments exposed to noise and warm temperatures, such as the milling facilities
• Own transportation to commute to work locations or travel as necessary

Deadline:18th November,2025