Warehouse Team Lead

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Career growth

Health benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Warehouse Team Lead in Benoni to guide daily warehouse operations, mentor staff, and uphold safety and efficiency. You will coordinate workflow, monitor performance, and support inventory control within a dynamic Gauteng facility.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, offering a hybrid work setup and opportunities for career growth in logistics and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control and safety processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Proficiency with WMS and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities: receiving, picking, packing, dispatching.
• Provide direction and support to warehouse associates; ensure tasks are done efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and warehouse procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and stock reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to identify process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Motivation

WMS

Basic computer skills

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Team Lead to join their facility in Benoni . In this critical role, you will guide and support the daily operations of the warehouse team, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and safety in all tasks. You will be instrumental in mentoring team members, coordinating workflow, and upholding operational standards. This position offers a blend of hands-on involvement and leadership, contributing to the smooth running of our logistics operations in Gauteng , and fostering a collaborative team spirit. We are seeking a motivated individual eager to take on responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide daily warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, packing, and dispatching.
• Provide direction and support to warehouse associates, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and warehouse procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, cycle counts, and stock reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to identify areas for operational improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, with at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and safety procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills.
• Physical stamina to perform tasks in a warehouse setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance of in-office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within logistics and operations.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A positive and supportive team environment in Benoni .