Warehouse Lead (Fixed Term Contract) - Durban
Workforce Staffing · Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Workforce Staffing is looking for an experienced Warehouse Lead to run warehouse operations for a manufacturing client in Durban. You will take charge of inventory control, stock accuracy, material handling, and inbound and outbound logistics. This is a fixed term contract role suited to someone with strong leadership experience in a warehouse or logistics environment who enjoys keeping operations efficient and production running smoothly.
About the role
Our client in the manufacturing sector needs a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations and make sure everything runs safely, efficiently and productively. You will be the person keeping inventory accurate, stock moving correctly, and materials available so production never stops.
This is a hands on leadership role where you will coordinate inbound deliveries, goods receiving, storage and outbound dispatch. You will also monitor stock levels, deal with ageing and obsolete inventory, and make sure warehouse controls are in place to minimise stock losses and variances.
You will lead and coordinate warehouse personnel, driving accountability and operational excellence, while working closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Finance and Logistics teams. You will also make sure the warehouse complies with SHEQ standards and inventory procedures, and that accurate records and traceability are maintained through the warehouse management system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management or a related field
- 8 to 10 years' experience in warehouse, inventory or logistics management
- Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role
- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, chemical, oil and gas, or industrial environments
- Proven experience managing high value inventory and warehouse control processes
- Strong knowledge of SAP WM/EWM or an equivalent Warehouse Management System
- Experience in inbound logistics, goods receiving, stock management and outbound dispatch
- Knowledge of hazardous material storage and SHEQ requirements
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and productivity
- Manage inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation and cycle counting
- Monitor stock levels, stock movements, ageing and obsolete inventory
- Implement effective warehouse controls to minimise stock losses and variances
- Coordinate inbound deliveries, goods receiving, storage and outbound dispatch
- Ensure materials are available to support production requirements
- Optimise warehouse space utilisation and material flow
- Monitor warehouse performance against operational KPIs and service levels
- Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards, inventory procedures and audit requirements
- Maintain accurate inventory records and traceability through warehouse management systems
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and coordinate warehouse personnel, driving accountability and operational excellence
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Finance and Logistics teams
Job details
- Organisation
- Workforce Staffing
- Location
- Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Lead (8+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Warehousing & Stores
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Warehouse Lead role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience in warehouse leadership and inventory management. Highlight specific systems you have used, like SAP WM or EWM, and mention the size and type of warehouse operations you have managed. Since this is a fixed term contract, show that you can step in and make an impact quickly. Also mention your experience with SHEQ compliance and hazardous materials if you have it, because that will make your application stand out. Good luck!
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