Distribution Center Supervisor: Lead Warehouse Ops

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities, supervise a team of associates, and ensure accurate inbound and outbound logistics in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include receiving, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping, maintaining safety standards, promoting inventory accuracy, and coordinating with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's in a relevant field is a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in supervision.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of warehouse procedures, inventory management, and logistics.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other relevant software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of warehouse staff, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations run efficiently.
• Oversee picking, packing and shipping according to schedules and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Implement inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Train and develop warehouse staff on procedures and safety protocols.
• Address operational issues and employee concerns promptly.
• Participate in inventory counts and audits.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to coordinate logistics.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Inventory management

WMS knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in relevant field

Tools

WMS software

Inventory software

Hardware scanners

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities, supervise a team of associates, and ensure accurate inbound and outbound logistics in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include receiving, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping, maintaining safety standards, promoting inventory accuracy, and coordinating with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.