Distribution Centre Team Lead

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Distribution Centre Team Lead to drive daily operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will lead a team of associates, optimize receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch, and ensure safety and accuracy across processes.

As a leader, you will monitor performance, identify training needs, and collaborate with the DC Manager to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Team Lead or Supervisor in a warehouse or distribution centre.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to achieve daily objectives.
• Oversee and ensure the efficiency of receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy through diligent cycle counting and system updates.
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe working culture.
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and provide coaching to enhance skills.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Centre Manager to implement operational improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Tools

WMS

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and experienced Distribution Centre Team Lead to join their team in East London . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and accurate functioning of the distribution centre, leading a team of associates to meet daily operational targets. You will be responsible for overseeing key activities such as receiving, order fulfillment, inventory management, and dispatch, while ensuring adherence to safety standards and fostering a productive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role within a dynamic logistics operation, contributing directly to the success of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to achieve daily objectives.
• Oversee and ensure the efficiency of receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy through diligent cycle counting and system updates.
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe working culture.
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and provide coaching to enhance skills.
• Collaborate with the Distribution Centre Manager to implement operational improvements and efficiencies.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a warehouse or distribution centre environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic computer skills (e.g., MS Office).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with shift allowances.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for career progression within the logistics sector.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment in East London .
• Exposure to modern distribution centre practices and technologies.