Warehouse Team Leader

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership training

Team environment

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to guide a team in East London. The role oversees daily warehouse operations, ensures productivity targets are met, and promotes a positive and safe working environment.

You will lead a team of warehouse associates, provide direction, and ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with proven warehouse operations experience and excellent communication skills, ready to contribute to the

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a warehouse team.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and logistics procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivational Warehouse Team Leader to guide their team in East London . This role is critical for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring productivity targets are met, and fostering a positive and safe working environment. You will lead a team of warehouse associates, provide direction, and ensure adherence to operational procedures and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with strong communication skills and a proven track record in warehouse operations, ready to make a significant contribution to the efficiency and success of the logistics function in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure that operational targets for productivity, accuracy, and timeliness are met.
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations within the warehouse.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in stocktaking and discrepancy resolution.
• Conduct team meetings, provide feedback, and contribute to performance management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices in a warehouse setting.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for leadership training and career development.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Annual leave and opportunities for team-building activities.