Picking Teamlead

Bottom Line Training and Consulting; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training and consulting firm in Paarl is looking for a highly experienced Picking Teamlead to supervise ingredient picking, weighing, and preparation processes. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in a related field, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to implement process improvements and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the Food and Beverage industry.

Benefits

Pension fund

Medical Aid benefit participation

Half pay maternity leave

13th cheque

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a picking, weighing, or materials management role.
• Experience in ingredient weighing or batch preparation in food or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, reporting systems).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily picking and weighing operations.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during ingredient preparation.
• Train staff on best practices and safety protocols.
• Conduct audits on weighing scales and records.
• Monitor staff performance and manage shift schedules.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Organizational abilities

Tools

Inventory management systems

Weighing equipment

ERP software

Job description

Department: Logistics

Start date: 1 Feb 2026

Location: Paarl

Employment type: Full time

PEOPLE AND WORK CULTURE AT DOEHLER

The people and work culture at Doehler have been part of our success story in the past and will continue to drive our performance in the future. Our headquarters are in Germany and we have close to 10 000 employees located in more than 70 countries around the world. Our culture stems from our fundamentals, which defines our values, who we are and what we stand for. This framework enables us to be agile and to deliver out-standing customer solutions. We are passionate about everything to do with the future of nutrition. The blend of expertise, innovation and our cutting-edge technology appeals to the entrepreneurial mindset of our employees. That is why remarkable people join and stay with Doehler.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced Picking Teamlead to oversee ingredient picking, weighing, and preparation processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with production standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing teams within a food or manufacturing environment where precise weighing and batching of ingredients is critical.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate daily picking and weighing operations for production batches.
• Ensure ingredients are picked and weighed according to recipes, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to hygiene, safety, and quality control procedures.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and minimize waste or discrepancies in weighed materials.
• Train and mentor picking and weighing staff on best practices, safety, and accuracy.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and quality assurance teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Conduct regular audits of weighing scales, labelling, and ingredient traceability systems.
• Maintain records of weighed ingredients, batch reports, and daily production logs.
• Monitor staff performance and schedule shifts to meet operational needs.

YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a picking, weighing, or materials management role.
• Proven experience in ingredient weighing or batch preparation (preferably in food, pharmaceuticals, or chemical manufacturing).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and weighing equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of food safety (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Basic computer literacy (ERP, Excel, production reporting systems)
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment.

YOUR BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry.
• A new and challenging role with the freedom to take ownership and make great things happen.
• Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do.
• Pension fund.
• Medical Aid benefit participation (non‑compulsory).
• Half pay maternity leave.
• 13th cheque.