Team Leader - Warehouse, Distribution and Maintenance

Boardroom Appointments; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Team Leader for Warehouse, Distribution and Maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing cooling equipment operations, ensuring compliance with SHE standards, and leading a team. Applicants must have relevant management qualifications, FMCG experience, and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership in a dynamic environment based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Matric with a relevant management qualification in Engineering, Logistics, or Technical Service Management.
• 2-3 years of management experience in FMCG/service environment.
• Knowledge of SHEQ standards.
• Valid Code 08 unendorsed driver's license required.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing and distribution of cooling equipment.
• Manage fleet operations and financial budgeting.
• Ensure customer service excellence and route planning.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Logistics management

Team leadership

Education

3-year relevant management qualification

Matric

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Warehouse, Distribution and Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Cooling equipment warehousing and distribution
• Cooler in-trade maintenance
• Spare part management and controls
• Managed financials and budgeting
• Customer service excellence
• Route planning and scheduling
• Reports and managed information
• Managed vehicle fleet
• Tool management and controls
• Maintained safety, health, and environmental (SHE) standards
• Achieved quality standards
• Set goals and drove team performance
• Provided leadership, support, and guidance
• Self-managed development

Qualifications / Experience

• Matric with a 3-year relevant management qualification in at least one of the following areas: Engineering; Logistics; Technical Service Management
• Relevant experience in an FMCG / service environment with 2-3 years of management experience
• Knowledge of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Code 08 unendorsed drivers licence (essential)
• Computer literacy (essential)
• SAP experience (advantageous)