Warehouse Supervisor
Wheco Group
Kariega/Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted 30 March 2026
- Closing Date 30 April 2026
Job Details
Job Description
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
- 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)
