Team Lead, Warehouse

Dsm-Firmenich; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in flavors and fragrances seeks a Warehouse Teamleader in Midrand, South Africa. The role requires coordinating the Internal logistics team, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Ideal candidates have a B Degree in Logistics and over 5 years of relevant experience, including leadership in warehouse operations and knowledge of SAP. Join a company committed to diversity and sustainability with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Competitive benefits

Dynamic working environment

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior Warehouse / Operations experience.
• Warehousing / Transport & Distribution leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food safety topics: GMP, FSSC, Food Defense, ISO, OHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Internal logistics team.
• Implement continuous improvement through Lean/Kanban principles.
• Ensure effective communication between logistics and warehouse teams.

Skills

Logistics

Supply Chain

Operations

Leadership

SAP knowledge

Food Safety

Education

B Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Teamleader

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Company: At DSM‑Firmenich people are at the heart of the company.

Job Purpose: Coordinate activities of the Internal logistics team to ensure safe and efficient execution of the daily logistics working plan. They guarantee that internal logistics remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows. They optimize day‑to‑day activities while minimizing the costs. Their goal is to ensure that internal logistics processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice transport & logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Identify and drive the fundamental changes necessary to orient the behaviour of teams towards customer needs.
• Implement a performance‑driven culture through Continuous Improvement / Lean / Kaizen principles and concepts.
• Provide overall direction to the Internal Logistics teams including Goods Inbound, Goods Outbound / Outbound Deliveries.
• Ensure a high level of focus on health & safety, housekeeping stock management / stock accuracy, allergen control, and labelling.
• Collaborate with the External Logistics team to ensure all T&D operations run smoothly.
• Lead people with the accountability of results through empowerment and operational measurements / metrics.
• Ensure all SAP data entry, spreadsheets, etc. are promptly and accurately maintained.
• Coordinate coverage issues and overtime when required.
• Utilize leadership to promote safety and quality awareness, besides customer orientation.
• Assist and train team members in the procedures required to perform their jobs.
• Coordinate cross training activities when possible.
• Coordinate activities with the Maintenance team, including repairs scheduling, work order requests and equipment releases.
• Troubleshoot problems related to the working area.
• Improve on stock accuracy and maintain 98 % accuracy.
• Root cause analysis on discrepancies found and corrective actions taken.
• Support the Project Engineer in specific tasks resulting from new projects.
• Take operational decisions as appropriate.
• Record deviations to operational issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• B​ Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or equivalent.
• 5+ years of prior Warehouse / Operations experience.
• Warehousing / Transport & Distribution leadership experience.
• SAP knowledge.
• External warehouse management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety topics: GMP, FSSC, Food Defense, Food Safety, ISO, OHSAS.

In the absence of relevant qualifications, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be considered.

We Offer

• Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.
• A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company.
• The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• A dynamic working environment.
• Competitive benefits.

The Application Process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

DSM‑Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable support for disabled applicants and encourage applicants to notify us if they require assistance.

DSM‑Firmenich is a Swiss‑Dutch company listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and progress.