Team Leader - Fort Jackson

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in East London, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, with a strong understanding of logistics principles such as JIS and JIT. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing transport operations, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations.

The position requires a relevant logistics qualification, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage performance and training effectively. Compliance with health and safety standards is crucial.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years’ experience in Warehouse Supervision.
• Strong understanding of logistics concepts and principles.
• Proven knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Experience in internal transport management.
• Solid background in stock control and packaging.
• Project management experience.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and internal transport operations.
• Coordinate training and development of personnel.
• Manage staff attendance and disciplinary processes.
• Drive performance management and staff motivation.
• Ensure quality and production targets are achieved.
• Organise and optimise operational workflows.
• Support project launches within area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to the KANBAN system.
• Perform effective problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and safety standards.
• Oversee overall warehouse management operations.

Skills

Warehouse supervision in a JIS/JIT automotive environment

Material handling and internal transport management

Strong KANBAN and warehouse operations knowledge

Problem-solving and process optimisation skills

OHSA and safety compliance focus

Education

Matric/Grade 12 qualification

Relevant Logistics qualification

Job description

Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 qualification.
• Relevant Logistics qualification.
• 4-7 years’ experience in Warehouse Supervision.
• Strong understanding of logistics concepts and principles (JIS, JIT, Warehousing, Kanban, Material Flows, etc).
• Proven knowledge of warehouse management systems.
• Experience in internal transport management.
• Solid background in stock control and packaging.
• Project management experience.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, internal transport operations, and ensure adherence to company principles and guidelines.
• Coordinate training and development of personnel as required.
• Manage staff attendance, absenteeism, and disciplinary processes.
• Drive performance management and staff motivation in line with the company's personnel concept.
• Ensure quality, master data, and production targets are achieved within defined budget limits (STAKA).
• Organise, control, and optimise operational workflows and sequences.
• Support and participate in project launches within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure strict adherence to the KANBAN system in designated areas.
• Perform effective problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, relevant regulations, and the company's Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
• Oversee overall warehouse management operations.

Skills

• Warehouse supervision in a JIS/JIT automotive environment.
• Material handling and internal transport management.
• Strong KANBAN and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Problem-solving and process optimisation skills.
• OHSA and safety compliance focus.