Hands-On Stevedoring Foreman: Cargo Operations Lead

Greys Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Personnel is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Lead for a distribution center in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on guiding a team through daily warehouse activities to ensure productive, accurate order fulfillment and strict safety adherence.

You will drive inventory control, oversee receiving, storing and shipping, and mentor team members while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency in a busy logistics environment, and promote a culture of safety,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse operations, with supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of inventory control and shipping/receiving processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct warehouse associates in daily tasks such as receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Assist with inventory management including cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
• Provide training and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Job description

Showing 28 Hands On Stevedoring Foreman Cargo Operations Lead jobs in Eastern Cape

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Operations Lead to support the efficient functioning of their distribution center in East London. This role is hands‑on, focused on guiding a team through daily warehouse activities, ensuring productivity, safety, and accuracy. You will play a vital part in maintaining optimal inventory levels and smooth order fulfillment processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to step into a leadership role within a busy logistics environment, contributing to the success of operations in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct warehouse associates in daily tasks such as receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse environment.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with inventory management, including cycle counts, stock checks, and discrepancy resolution.
• Provide training and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.

Requirements

• Previous experience (2+ years) in a warehouse operations role, with some experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Solid understanding of warehouse procedures, inventory control, and shipping/receiving processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.