Senior Logistics & Ops Lead - Warehousing & Distribution

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical aid

Life insurance and disability

Pension fund with company match

Career advancement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Lead for a major warehouse and distribution facility in East London, Eastern Cape. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and a track record of delivering efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will manage the operational team, drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with sales and customer service to meet client expectations while optimizing resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in logistics/operations management with leadership experience.
• Proficiency in WMS and related operational software; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of warehouse and distribution center.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency, cut costs, and improve service.
• Lead and mentor operational team including supervisors and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage inventory control, order fulfillment, and dispatch processes.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, accuracy, and costs; drive improvements.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

WMS

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Lead for a major warehouse and distribution facility in East London, Eastern Cape. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and a track record of delivering efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will manage the operational team, drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with sales and customer service to meet client expectations while optimizing resource