Team Leader - Warehouse, Distribution and Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Team Leader for warehouse, distribution, and maintenance operations in Richards Bay. The ideal candidate will manage team performance, budgets, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a relevant management qualification and 2-3 years of management experience in FMCG or a service environment.

Qualifications

• Matric with a 3-year relevant management qualification in Engineering, Logistics, or Technical Service Management.
• 2-3 years of management experience in an FMCG/service environment.
• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Code 08 unendorsed drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing and distribution of cooling equipment.
• Maintain customer service excellence.
• Manage financials and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Communication

Route planning

Education

3-year relevant management qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Team Leader - Warehouse, Distribution and Maintenance

Key Outputs

• 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)