Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY:
This is a long-standing, family-owned construction business based in South Africa, with operations spanning Gauteng and the Western Cape. Known for delivering high-quality finishes, they offer a range of services including ceilings, partitions, drywalling, and glass & aluminium installations.

POSITION INFO:

Primary Role:
To manage the warehouse operations and oversee the full material cycle — from creating cutting sheets, ordering materials, and issuing to production, through to tracking finished goods — ensuring the timely and efficient manufacture of aluminium systems like Clip 44 shopfronts, casement windows, palace sliding doors, and vista stacking/folding doors.

• Material Planning & Procurement
• Generate cutting sheets from site measurements and architectural drawings using Bizman software
• Accurately calculate aluminium profile and accessory requirements
• Place material orders with suppliers (e.g., aluminium profiles, accessories, gaskets, rollers, handles)
• Ensure all ordered items match cutting lists and job specifications

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain optimum inventory levels of raw materials and accessories
• Oversee receiving, labelling, storage, and issuing of stock using Bizman
• Ensure accurate stock movement records between raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Conduct regular stocktakes and reconcile discrepancies

Manufacturing Coordination

• Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely cutting, machining, and assembly based on project timelines
• Issue cutting sheets to machine operators and oversee work scheduling
• Monitor daily and weekly output targets and flag delays or bottlenecks early

Quality & Damage Control

• Inspect incoming materials for quality and compliance
• Ensure safe and proper handling/storage of delicate profiles and components to avoid scratches, bends, or defects
• Record and manage scrap and rejected materials per company procedures

Team Management

• Lead and supervise a team of ~5 warehouse and factory staff
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor attendance, and ensure team productivity
• Train staff on correct handling, processing, and safety procedures

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities follow workplace safety standards, especially during cutting and material handling
• Enforce use of PPE and safe storage practices
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free warehouse and factory environment

Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with: Installation teams to understand timelines and site requirements, sales/admin for upcoming project releases, suppliers to track lead times and manage procurement
• Provide daily/weekly reports to management on inventory, work progress, and material usage

SKILLS

• Proficient in Bizman software for cutting sheets and stock control
• Strong understanding of aluminium systems and fabrication methods
• Experience in managing stock, production planning, and team supervision
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge of fabrication machinery (cutting, punching, routing)