On-Site Distribution Center Team Lead – Growth & Coaching

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape seeks a Distribution Center Team Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations, drive productivity and uphold safety and quality standards on-site.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in warehousing with at least 1 year in a leadership role, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of DC processes and WMS systems. This role offers on-site work with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–4 years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control and order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of distribution center associates, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure safety regulations, company policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitor workflow and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to the team.
• Assist in inventory management: receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other teams to coordinate operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Resolve immediate operational issues and escalate complex problems as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

WMS knowledge

Warehouse ops

Inventory control

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape seeks a Distribution Center Team Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations, drive productivity and uphold safety and quality standards on-site.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in warehousing with at least 1 year in a leadership role, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of DC processes and WMS systems. This role offers on-site work with opportunities for growth.