Upington DC Team Lead — Lead Operations & Team Growth

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Team Lead for our Upington, Northern Cape facility. The role focuses on guiding and supporting a team of warehouse associates in daily tasks such as receiving, stocking, order picking, and dispatch.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, strong warehouse knowledge, and a commitment to safety and productivity in a fast-paced retail distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of warehouse associates to achieve daily operational goals.
• Oversee accuracy and efficiency of receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security policies.
• Assist in managing inventory accuracy through cycle counts and control measures.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Warehouse operations

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Deadline oriented

Health & safety

Tools

WMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Team Lead for our Upington, Northern Cape facility. The role focuses on guiding and supporting a team of warehouse associates in daily tasks such as receiving, stocking, order picking, and dispatch.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience, strong warehouse knowledge, and a commitment to safety and productivity in a fast-paced retail distribution environment.