Warehouse Operations Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career progression

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks a seasoned Warehouse Operations Lead to supervise daily activities, ensuring accuracy in receiving, stocking, and shipping. You’ll guide a team of warehouse associates and enforce safety protocols to maintain a productive environment.

The role demands strong operational knowledge, people management, and the ability to optimize workflow and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse operations
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
• Familiar with inventory management and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead and mentor warehouse associates, providing training and performance feedback.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy, participating in stock counts and reconciliation.
• Optimize workflow and resource allocation to meet operational targets.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and maintain its good working condition.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Inventory management

Safety procedures

WMS familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Logistics certifications

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Warehouse Operations Lead to join their team in Kimberley . This role is instrumental in supervising daily warehouse activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in receiving, stocking, and shipping processes. You will lead a team of warehouse associates, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong operational knowledge and excellent people management skills, contributing to a productive and organized warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead and mentor warehouse associates, providing training and performance feedback.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and accuracy, participating in stock counts and reconciliation.
• Optimize workflow and resource allocation to meet operational targets.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and maintain its good working condition.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Solid understanding of warehouse processes, inventory management, and safety procedures.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in logistics are beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for career progression within the logistics field.
• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.