Team Lead, Warehouse

dsm-firmenich; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in nutrition and health is looking for a Warehouse Teamleader in Midrand, South Africa. The successful candidate will coordinate internal logistics activities, monitor workflows, and ensure efficient processes while leading a team. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Logistics or related fields and has over 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Dynamic environment

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Warehouse/Operations experience.
• Leadership experience in Warehousing, Transport, and Distribution.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, FSSC 22000, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the Internal logistics team.
• Monitor employees and organize workflows.
• Ensure smooth and efficient internal logistics processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

SAP knowledge

Time management

Well-organized

Food safety standards knowledge

Education

B Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Teamleader

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Company

At DSM-Firmenich, people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Job Purpose

Coordinate activities of the Internal logistics team to ensure safe and efficient execution of the daily logistics working plan. Monitor employees and organize workflows to ensure smooth and efficient internal logistics processes. Optimize daily activities while minimizing costs, with the goal of delivering high-quality products profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practice transport & logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational performance. Drive fundamental changes to align team behavior with customer needs.
• Implement a performance-driven culture through Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Kaizen principles.
• Provide direction to Internal Logistics teams including Goods Inbound, Goods Outbound, and Deliveries, ensuring focus on health & safety, housekeeping, stock management, allergen control, and labelling.
• Collaborate with External Logistics team to ensure smooth T&D operations.
• Lead team results through empowerment and operational metrics.
• Ensure accurate and prompt SAP data entry and maintenance of spreadsheets.
• Coordinate coverage issues and overtime when necessary.
• Promote safety, quality awareness, and customer orientation.
• Assist and train team members, coordinate cross-training activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance team for repairs, work orders, and equipment releases.
• Troubleshoot operational problems.
• Improve stock accuracy aiming for 98% accuracy, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support Project Engineer with tasks related to new projects.
• Make operational decisions as appropriate and record deviations to operational issues.

We Value

Qualifications & Experience

• B Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Warehouse/Operations experience.
• Leadership experience in Warehousing, Transport, and Distribution.
• Knowledge of SAP and external warehouse management.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, FSSC 22000, Food Defense, Food Safety).
• Knowledge of International Standards (ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001).
• Relevant experience can substitute for formal qualifications.
• Well-organized, able to work under pressure, good time management, capable of working independently and in teams.

We Offer

• Entry into the exciting world of perfumes and taste.
• A culture that values diversity and places people at the center.
• Opportunities to work for a company committed to environmental sustainability.
• Flexible working hours, a dynamic environment, and competitive benefits.

The Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online by uploading their resume in English via our career portal.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

DSM-Firmenich is dedicated to inclusion and equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. We support disabled applicants and provide reasonable accommodations during recruitment.

About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, DSM-Firmenich creates vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances to meet global needs sustainably. With operations in nearly 60 countries and over €12 billion in revenue, we are a diverse team of nearly 30,000 employees working to make progress every day.

Visit us at www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Statement

This is a direct recruitment process. We only accept applications from candidates directly, not through agencies, and do not pay agency fees.