Warehouse Area Supervisor- Econo Foods x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Warehouse Area Supervisor
- Company: Econo Foods
- Location: East End, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Department: Logistics – East End (Bloem)
- Industry: Logistics / FMCG Retail
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Positions Available: 1
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Reference Number: LOGWASUP0210
- Closing Date: 12 October 2026
Job Description
Econo Foods is looking for a Warehouse Area Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations across the freezer, chiller and dry storage areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective stock age management, stock rotation, monitoring breakages and damages, and supervising warehouse operators responsible for putaway, replenishment and stock rotation.
The role focuses on maintaining accurate inventory control, product quality, workplace safety and efficient warehouse operations while supporting and developing the warehouse team.
Responsibilities
- Manage stock age and implement effective stock rotation practices.
- Monitor breakages and damages and take corrective action to minimise losses.
- Supervise warehouse operators involved in putaway, replenishment and stock rotation.
- Provide guidance, training and support to warehouse operators.
- Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitor inventory levels and help prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
- Conduct regular inspections of freezer, chiller and dry storage areas.
- Ensure storage areas are clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.
- Analyse operational data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate inbound and outbound operations.
- Provide management with regular reports on stock age, breakages, damages and warehouse performance.
- Enforce the correct use of PPE and maintain overall safety compliance.
- Operate according to established safety standards.
- Manage the warehouse team, including daily, weekly and monthly meetings.
- Monitor employee time and attendance.
- Plan and manage employee leave.
- Address industrial relations matters where required.
- Provide relevant coaching and training to team members.
- Conduct team meetings and monitor team performance.
- Contribute to achieving overall team goals and operational targets.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a similar supervisory position.
- Experience within the FMCG retail industry will be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to demonstrate and uphold company values and the HO HOLA culture.
- Friendly, helpful, confident and humble approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, competitive and dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and supervisory skills.
- Ability to manage stock and warehouse operations effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.