Team Leader M / F

CFAO; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Durban is seeking an experienced Team Leader to supervise and inspire a warehouse team. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, managing stock control, and fostering continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience and a higher certificate in warehouse management. This role offers an opportunity to lead a diverse team and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ warehouse experience, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Licenced to drive a forklift and high-reach truck.
• Basic computer skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate the warehouse team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor workflow efficiency to meet targets.
• Manage stock control and inventory management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Initiative

Education

Higher certificate in warehouse management

Matric - Grade 12

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

SAP

Forklift

Job description

An exciting opportunity as risen for an experienced and suitably qualified Team Leader based in Durban to supervise and motivate team members to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations. As Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising and inspiring your team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality warehouse operations. You will play a key role in optimizing processes, driving productivity, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and stock control standards.

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Experiencial and Educational requirements:

• Matric - Grade 12
• Numeracy and literacy
• Basic computer skills (advantage)
• Higher certificate in warehouse management
• Safety and ISO understanding safety critical components.
• Licenced to drive a forklift, high reach truck and or tow motor
• 2-3 years’ warehouse experience (automotive warehousing to external experience would be advantageous)

Measurable outputs

• Provide support to all production team members with daily functions (as well as absence cover).
• Maintain kanban operations based on the lead times.
• Co-ordinate daily unpacking of stock to maintain just in time operations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Monitor and improve workflow efficiency to meet performance targets.
• Co-ordination and maintain accurate stock control and inventory management (FIFO, AGE stock and ECI parts)
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices.
• Good command of the English language for business communication
• Participation in kaizen and innovation activities
• Customer focus and good customer service skills
• Teamwork, problem solving skills, time and self-management

Technical prerequisite

• Able to operate heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, high reach truck and or tow motor)
• Familiarity with warehouse management system and participate in cycle and stock count.
• Familiarity with SAP / scanning system to maintain stock accuracy.
• Knowledge of ER (Employee Relations) and team member support
• Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols and guidelines, maintain an organised (5S) warehouse environment.
• Administration and reporting NG stock.

Competency prerequisite

• Initiative-taking and hands‑on in approach to maintaining high standards.
• Strong diligence in communication and reporting
• Able to lead and motivate a diverse team effectively.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Establishes and maintains clear communication channels, ensuring timely and understandable information flows.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, including actively resolving conflicts.
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities and work conditions and customer requirements.
• Able to adapt leadership style and strategies in various situations and changing priorities.