Perishable Warehouse Team Lead – Cold Chain (Paarl)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Statutory leave benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Warehouse Team Lead for a perishable goods facility in Paarl, Western Cape. You will supervise a team, ensure strict temperature control, and manage receiving, storage, and order fulfillment in a results-driven environment.

The role requires strong leadership and a clear understanding of cold chain logistics, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and continuous improvement in warehouse processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in warehouse operations, with a focus on perishable goods.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled storage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proximity to Paarl, Western Cape and SA work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse team operations for perishable goods.
• Maintain correct temperature control and handling procedures for stored products.
• Manage receiving, stocking, and picking to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to maintain productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels and report on stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO) and spoilage risk.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular team briefings on targets, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment and deliveries.
• Oversee warehouse equipment use and maintenance, including refrigeration units.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of perishable goods processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Inventory management

FIFO/FEFO knowledge

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Warehouse Team Lead for a perishable goods facility in Paarl, Western Cape. You will supervise a team, ensure strict temperature control, and manage receiving, storage, and order fulfillment in a results-driven environment.

The role requires strong leadership and a clear understanding of cold chain logistics, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and continuous improvement in warehouse processes.