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Nightshift Manager – FMCG/Logistics/Warehousing Jobs in Polokwane, South Africa at Staff Unlimited Recruitment
Overview
Night shift Manager
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo;
Industry: FMCG / Food Distribution / Warehousing;
Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 17h00 until completion
A well-established national FMCG distribution company is seeking an experienced and hands-on Night shift Manager to oversee its warehouse and dispatch operations during the night shift. This role is suited to a disciplined operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment and has strong experience in warehousing, team supervision, stock control, and dispatch management.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate delivery rounds
- Supervise picking and loading teams
- Oversee and enforce the Pick-to-Load process
- Ensure accurate and efficient truck loading
- Manage warehouse productivity and time management
- Prevent and control shrinkage and damages
- Oversee stock control and assist with stocktakes
- Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards
- Implement and enforce Occupational Health & Safety compliance
- Generate operational reports using the company system (Great Plains)
- Manage team performance, discipline, and staff welfare
- Ensure operational targets and deadlines are met
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Certificate in Stock Control or Warehouse Management advantageous
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution
- Minimum 2 years’ people management experience
- Strong understanding of the supply chain (buying, selling, routing, dispatching)
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience on Great Plains or similar ERP/WMS system advantageous
- Strong numerical and literacy skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- High attention to detail
- Clean criminal record
Personal Attributes
- Highly disciplined and organised
- Strong planning ability
- Able to multitask in a high-pressure environment
- Confident managing teams and people dynamics
- Energetic and hands-on leadership style
- Adaptable to operational changes and overtime requirements
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations
- Own transport advantageous
This is a hands-on operational management role requiring flexibility, accountability, and strong leadership during night shift operations.
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take ownership of a dynamic warehouse environment, we invite you to apply.
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Title: Nightshift Manager – FMCG/Logistics/Warehousing
Company: Staff Unlimited Recruitment
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
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