Warehouse Operations Lead — Upington | Growth & Benefits

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career training

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Upington distribution center in the Northern Cape. You will lead a team of warehouse operatives, oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping, and drive safety and efficiency across outbound logistics.

You will ensure accurate inventory, implement process improvements, and maintain high performance metrics. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a proactive problem-solving approach in a dynamic retail logistics

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; operations/logistics qualification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years in warehouse/distribution center ops with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage performance.
• Strong understanding of WMS, inventory control and order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily DC operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping.
• Lead, train and motivate warehouse staff to meet targets.
• Ensure health, safety and security procedures are followed.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform cycle counts and inventories.
• Implement efficient workflows to maximize productivity and reduce errors.
• Oversee order fulfillment and dispatch; manage warehouse equipment use.
• Manage costs including labor, supplies and maintenance.
• Address issues and concerns promptly; report key metrics daily.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse ops

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team supervision

WMS proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Operations Management or Logistics qualification

Tools

WMS software

RF scanners

Forklifts

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Upington distribution center in the Northern Cape. You will lead a team of warehouse operatives, oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping, and drive safety and efficiency across outbound logistics.

You will ensure accurate inventory, implement process improvements, and maintain high performance metrics. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and a proactive problem-solving approach in a dynamic retail logistics