Warehouse Team Lead

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Career development in logistics

Positive team environment

Regular safety training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead in Randburg to supervise a team responsible for daily warehouse tasks. The role focuses on guiding operatives, maintaining productivity, and ensuring safe operations within the Gauteng distribution center.

The successful candidate will motivate staff, oversee picking, packing and dispatch activities, and liaison with warehouse management to address operational issues and performance. A strong lead with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team.
• Ability to motivate and manage performance.
• Strong knowledge of picking, packing and inventory.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train operatives on daily tasks.
• Oversee picking, packing and dispatch operations.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Assist inventory accuracy and stock organization.
• Act as liaison between operatives and management.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Warehouse operations

Health & safety

Communication

Reporting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Warehouse Team Lead to supervise a team within their facility in Randburg . You will be responsible for guiding and supporting warehouse operatives, ensuring that daily tasks are completed efficiently and safely. This role requires a leader who can motivate their team, maintain high standards of productivity, and ensure the smooth operation of specific warehouse functions. You will be a key point of contact for operational issues and team performance within the Gauteng distribution center.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and train warehouse operatives on daily tasks and procedures.
• Ensure efficient execution of picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor team performance, providing feedback and coaching to improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the team's work area.
• Assist in managing inventory accuracy and stock organization within the assigned section.
• Serve as a liaison between operatives and warehouse management.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment with demonstrated leadership or supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, including picking, packing, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in a warehouse setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting and task management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid.
• Career development opportunities within logistics operations.
• Positive and collaborative team environment.
• Regular training on safety and operational procedures.