Warehouse Team Leader (Night Shift)

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime pay structure

Provident fund contributions

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for overnight supervision. You will lead a team of operatives to ensure accurate receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch processes during night hours.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and collaboration with day shift and management to maintain smooth warehouse operations overnight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role is highly desirable.
• Lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Understand warehouse operations including picking, packing and shipping.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to work night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Legal authorisation to work in South Africa and reside/in East London commute.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of warehouse operatives during the night shift.
• Ensure efficient receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor performance and provide guidance to achieve targets.
• Maintain safety procedures and high workplace standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock records accuracy.
• Resolve operational issues or team conflicts during the shift.
• Communicate handover status to day shift and management.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and secure.
• Provide training and coaching as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

Night shift experience

Communication

Time management

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

About the Role

A busy distribution center is seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Team Leader for their critical night shift operations in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is responsible for supervising a team of warehouse operatives to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing goods during overnight hours. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to safety and productivity. You will play a key role in managing the team's workload, resolving operational issues, and ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse overnight. This is a hands‑on role requiring dedication and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of warehouse operatives during the night shift.
• Ensure efficient and accurate receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance and support to achieve daily targets.
• Maintain high standards of workplace safety and ensure all team members adhere to safety procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and ensure the accuracy of stock records.
• Address and resolve any operational issues or team conflicts that arise during the shift.
• Communicate effectively with the day shift team and management regarding handover and operational status.
• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, organized, and secure at all times.
• Provide training and coaching to team members as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations, including picking, packing, and shipping.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required.
• Basic computer literacy is essential.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa and reside in or be willing to commute to East London.

Benefits

• The company offers a competitive hourly wage and an overtime pay structure.
• Benefits include contributions to a provident fund and paid annual leave.
• Opportunities for further training and development within the warehouse environment are available.
• This role provides valuable experience in night shift operations and team leadership within the logistics sector in East London .

We promote a safe and supportive working culture.