Stores Supervisor / Manager

Stores Supervisor / Stores Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Salary: Approximately R25,000 per month, negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension/Provident Fund and 13th Cheque

Position Overview

A well-established automotive manufacturing company in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced, hands-on Stores Supervisor / Stores Manager to take full ownership of its stores and inventory-control function.

The successful candidate must have extensive stores supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment and be comfortable operating in a busy, deadline-driven workplace. This role requires a resilient and accountable individual who can maintain strict stock controls, manage employees, prepare for audits and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the stores and inventory-control function.
• Supervise, coordinate and motivate stores personnel.
• Ensure the accurate receipt, inspection, recording and storage of raw materials, components and consumables.
• Control the issuing of materials and components to production.
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure system quantities correspond with physical stock.
• Plan and manage monthly, cycle and annual stocktakes.
• Coordinate the monthly stocktake conducted on the first day of every month.
• Prepare the stores department for year-end stock audits.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors during stock counts and audit processes.
• Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation relating to receipts, issues, transfers, returns and adjustments.
• Manage stock locations, bin accuracy and warehouse housekeeping.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.
• Ensure production requirements are supported without unnecessary delays.
• Liaise closely with production, procurement, finance, quality and logistics departments.
• Ensure materials are correctly labelled, stored and handled.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, quality and company procedures.
• Implement and maintain appropriate stock-control procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the stores environment.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements to processes, layouts and workflows.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance and productivity.
• Assist with employee training, development and disciplinary matters where necessary.
• Prepare regular stock, variance and operational reports for management.
• Maintain a clean, organised and audit-ready stores environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or an equivalent qualification.
• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management or Operations would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years' stores supervisory or management experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Automotive manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing monthly and annual stocktakes.
• Previous involvement in year-end stock audits is essential.
• Strong understanding of stock control, inventory accuracy and variance investigations.
• Experience supervising and managing stores employees.
• Sound computer literacy and experience using ERP, stock-control or warehouse-management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement exposure would be advantageous.
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transport would be advantageous.

Required Competencies

• Strong, resilient and decisive approach to management.
• Hands-on and willing to work directly within the stores environment.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy and fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce procedures and maintain discipline.
• Strong leadership and employee-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the financial impact of stock losses and inaccuracies.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different departments and levels of the business.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 15:45
• Friday: 08:00 to 14:00

A full stocktake is conducted on the first day of every month. Where the first day of the month falls on a weekend, the successful candidate will be required to attend the stocktake and will receive time off in lieu.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary package of approximately R25,000 per month, subject to qualifications and experience.
• Medical Aid.
• Pension or Provident Fund.
• 13th Cheque.

Candidates meeting the above requirements may submit their CV to [email protected].