Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Hands-On Build Phase)
Role Summary
We are hiring a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to take full ownership of our warehouse operations across inventory, fulfilment, and process execution.
This is a hands-on role. You will be directly involved in:
- Picking and packing
- Container unloading
- Stock organisation
- System execution
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Warehouse Execution ( 70–80% of role)
- Execute picking & packing for:Retail fulfilment (~100 cartons/week)E-commerce orders (~50 orders/day)
- Perform container unstuffing (1–2 times/month)
- Sort and organise inbound inventory into designated storage zones
- Maintain clean, logical, and efficient warehouse layout
- Operate pallet jacks and basic warehouse equipment
2. Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Maintain accurate stock levels across all SKUs (~150 SKUs)
- Oversee:Barcode system integrityStock movement trackingCycle counts and reconciliation
- Identify and resolve discrepancies quickly
3. Warehouse Systems & Process Building
- Execute and refine existing Google Sheet-based systems for:Picking lists, Replenishment triggers, Inventory tracking
- Improve:Picking efficiency, Storage logic, Replenishment workflows
- Build SOPs for repeatable operations
4. Planning & Coordination
- Plan weekly fulfilment schedules for:Retail store replenishmentE-commerce dispatch
- Ensure timely and accurate deliveries across all locations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (retail, e-commerce)
5. Team Leadership
- Train and manage warehouse staff
- Allocate manpower based on workload
- Monitor performance and enforce standards
- Step in operationally when needed,no task is beneath you
What Success Looks Like
- Orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
- Inventory discrepancies are minimal and controlled
- Warehouse layout is logical, clean, and scalable
- Systems run with low friction and minimal supervision
Requirements
- Prior experience in warehouse, logistics, or operations roles
- Comfortable with manual labour and physical work
- Strong attention to detail and operational discipline
- Able to work with spreadsheets and basic systems (Google Sheets)
- Problem-solver with a bias for execution over theory
What We Are Looking For (Non-Negotiables)
- You are willing to do the work before managing others
- You take ownership, not just responsibility
- You are structured, organised, and process-driven
- You can operate in a lean team (3–5 people)
What This Role Is NOT
- Not a desk job
- Not a “supervisor-only” role
- Not suitable for candidates unwilling to do physical work