Warehouse Operations Lead

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Collaborative workplace culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a proactive Warehouse Operations Lead to guide a team and optimize daily warehouse activities. You will supervise staff, manage receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch, while upholding safety and accuracy

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a growing Gauteng logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role, such as Warehouse Operations Lead.
• Solid understanding of warehouse management best practices, including inventory control, receiving, and shipping.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and foster a positive work environment.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse duties as needed and commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of warehouse staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure operational goals are met.
• Oversee the efficient processing of incoming goods, ensuring accuracy in receiving and put-away.
• Manage order fulfillment processes, ensuring accurate and timely picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure working environment.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and by managing inventory control processes.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and contribute to process enhancements within the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

WMS

Inventory Control

Receiving

Shipping

Communication

Safety

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Warehouse Operations Lead to guide their team in Sandton . This role is essential for the efficient management of daily warehouse activities, focusing on team supervision, workflow optimization, and maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy. You will be responsible for ensuring that all warehouse functions, from receiving to dispatch, operate smoothly and meet performance targets. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to take a leadership position within a growing logistics operation in the heart of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of warehouse staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure operational goals are met.
• Oversee the efficient processing of incoming goods, ensuring accuracy in receiving and put-away.
• Manage order fulfillment processes, ensuring accurate and timely picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a secure working environment.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and by managing inventory control processes.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and contribute to process enhancements within the warehouse.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role, such as Warehouse Operations Lead .
• Solid understanding of warehouse management best practices, including inventory control, receiving, and shipping.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate a team and foster a positive work environment.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse duties as needed and commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in logistics management.
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture.