Warehouse and Facilities Manager at Max.ng

Role Overview

• The Warehouse and Facilities Manager will oversee the physical throughput, space utilization, and infrastructure across our warehouse sites and office facilities.
• The Manager will be responsible for physical storage mechanics, material handling efficiency, warehouse workflow optimization, and building/equipment uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Warehouse Operations & Layout Optimization:

• Optimize floor layouts, racking systems, and storage configurations to maximize cubic utilization, dock throughput, and traffic flow.
• Oversee inbound dock operations, stage management, outbound dispatch physical readiness, and general material handling workflows.
• Manage material handling equipment (MHE)—including forklifts, reach trucks, and automation systems—ensuring proper utilization, maintenance schedules, and operator allocation.
• Ensure physical warehouse workflows align with software directives (dock-to-rack transit, picking routes, and dispatch staging).

Facilities Maintenance & Asset Upkeep:

• Direct routine maintenance programs for all building systems (HVAC, dock levellers, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and roofing).
• Track facility assets, direct equipment overhauls, and manage replacement lifecycles to maintain maximum operational uptime.
• Source, negotiate, and oversee third-party facility service contracts (janitorial, security, waste management, pest control, structural repairs).
• Coordinate workspace arrangements, internal office moves, lease compliance, and utility usage/energy efficiency projects across all company properties.

Requirements

• Business, Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• MBA or relevant certifications is an advantage.
• 5–7+ years experience in managing warehouse physical space and building facilities/infrastructure especially in FMCG with at least 3years in managerial capacity
• Strong working knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, industrial docking equipment, and property maintenance.
• Proven experience in warehouse layout design, racking standards, and material flow optimization.
• Demonstrated track record of negotiating and managing third-party vendor SLAs and facility maintenance contracts.