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)
Warehouse Manager
NJ PLACEMENTS
paarl, western cape, paarl, western cape
Published 4 days ago
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