Warehouse Supervisor

Eastern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing Retail
Reference: 178167

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Wheco Group

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

Minimum Requirements:

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)

Lead the team. Maintain control. Drive operational excellence. Apply now!

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About Wheco Group

Established in 2006, Wheco is a prominent furniture and homeware retail group that encompasses several distinguished brands, including Cielo, Incanda, Visco Pedic, Nouvelle, SlumberFlex, and more. Embracing vertical integration, the company operates its own research and development centres, furniture factories, and warehousing operations.

Our group’s greatest strength lies in our 700+ dedicated employees, who are the heartbeat of Wheco. We are committed to fostering their development and creating work environments where they can feel safe, valued, and inspired.

Wheco’s national operation spans across 19 retail stores strategically located in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KZN, Mpumalanga, and the Free State. Complementing our physical presence is a robust e-commerce division that operates industry-leading, award-winning websites.

Our national retail, e-commerce, and wholesale sales benefit from the support of over 30,000 square metres of warehousing and logistics facilities strategically positioned in Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, and Cape Town. This logistical backbone ensures the seamless delivery of our products to customers nationwide.

VISION

Our vision is to:

Strategically invest and cultivate a diverse portfolio of successful sustainable and inspiring furniture and homeware brands, envisioning each brand as a leading and preferred choice among consumers in the specific target markets. Our vision is to offer brands that represent both quality and excellent value for money.
Deliver meaningful value to all our stakeholders.
Contribute positively to the well-being of our local communities and society.
Establish work environments that empower individuals to realise their full potential.

VALUES

We are a values-driven company and our core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, passion, ownership, fairness, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude underpin our business practices and philosophy.