Warehouse Team Leader - Vereeniging Facility

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical aid and provident fund

On-the-job training and development

Positive team atmosphere

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Warehouse Team Leader to manage a section of the Vereeniging facility. You will supervise a small team, oversee picking, packing and dispatch, and ensure safety and quality standards are met daily.

The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, solid leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving. We offer a stable role with overtime potential in a growing logistics company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a small team.
• Strong understanding of picking, packing and shipping operations.
• Familiarity with basic safety procedures in a warehouse.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Located within commuting distance of Vereeniging.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of warehouse staff in their daily tasks.
• Ensure efficient and accurate order picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and support.
• Enforce all safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness within the assigned warehouse area.
• Assist in training new team members on procedures and best practices.
• Report on team productivity and any operational issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Address minor operational challenges and elevate complex issues as needed.
• Conduct regular checks of equipment and ensure its proper use.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing logistics company, is seeking a motivated and dependable Warehouse Team Leader to manage a section of their operations at their facility in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of daily warehouse activities. The Team Leader will be responsible for guiding a team of warehouse operatives, overseeing specific tasks such as order picking, packing, and dispatch, and ensuring adherence to all safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a warehouse setting, strong leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in logistics and take on more responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of warehouse staff in their daily tasks.


• Ensure efficient and accurate order picking, packing, and dispatch operations.


• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback and support.


• Enforce all safety regulations and ensure a safe working environment.


• Maintain organization and cleanliness within the assigned warehouse area.


• Assist in training new team members on procedures and best practices.


• Report on team productivity and any operational issues to the Warehouse Supervisor.


• Address minor operational challenges and elevate complex issues as needed.


• Conduct regular checks of equipment and ensure its proper use.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.


• Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a small team.


• Good understanding of warehouse operations, including picking, packing, and shipping.


• Familiarity with basic safety procedures in a warehouse.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to motivate and guide team members.


• Organized and detail-oriented.


• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.


• Must be reliable and punctual.


• Located within commuting distance of Vereeniging.

Benefits

• An annual salary of R .


• Potential for overtime pay.


• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.


• On-the-job training and development opportunities.


• A positive team atmosphere.


• Stable employment within a growing company.