Mr Price Group Logistics is seeking a driven and hands-on DC Supervisor to lead operational excellence within our Distribution Centre. This role is responsible for supervising DC associates, driving productivity, ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented supervisor who thrives in production-driven operations and is passionate about people leadership, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.
Supervise and lead DC associates to ensure timekeeping, attendance, and discipline standards are consistently met.
Drive production efficiency and throughput, ensuring daily and shift targets are achieved timeously.
Oversee staging and location accuracy, ensuring system and physical stock alignment.
Conduct daily stock management activities and promote strong housekeeping and good work habits.
Ensure full compliance with departmental SOPs, driving adherence and updating procedures where required.
Plan and manage labour in line with forecasted volumes and budget, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and confirm that all MHE operators hold valid licences.
Champion Lean principles, driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high 6S standards within the department.
Motivate, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performance culture.
Ensure adequate Health & Safety representation within the department, including H&S Representatives, First Aiders, and Fire Marshals.
Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
2–3 years’ supervisory experience within a Distribution Centre or warehouse operations environment.
Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Solid understanding of DC operations and retail supply chain principles.
Exposure to and understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
- 2-3 years supervisory experience within a Distribution Centre or warehouse operations environment.
- Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Solid understanding of DC operations and retail supply chain principles.
- Exposure to and understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
