Closing Date: 2026/05/26
Reference Number: CCB260519-8
Job Title Warehouse Team Leader
Job Category Logistics
Company Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Job Description
Inbound and Outbound Movement
In support of the daily load plan, ensure the accurate and picking, staging and loading of product for the purposes of on-time outbound movement, and the accurate counting, receiving and unloading of product for the purposes of inbound movement, whilst ensuring optimal site turnaround time.
Ensure on-time replenishment of picking areas.
Actively work to identify and remove obstacles to improve operational efficiency.
Model Stock adherence
Full product, containers, and support materials managed within model stock levels, and adherence to stacking requirements per dedicated bin is enforced.
Execute daily decisions and prioritisation to minimise out of stock scenarios.
Production Interface Management
Ensure stock is removed from the production lines / containers are fed to the production lines in such a way that there are no disruptions to the production process, and that all items issued and received are accurately signed off between Warehouse and Manufacturing.
Stock Management
Ensure daily stock counts are executed within the team in an accurate and prompt manner, and corrective action where non-compliance is detected.
Ensure the validity of an independent forward and reverse count.
Product Quality Management
Ensure high product quality by executing an effective rework function within the team and adhering to the company guidelines in terms of stock rotation and First Expiry, First Out, principles.
Ensure team members handle product in a manner that does not impact the quality of the product.
Drive a strong focus within the team with regards to effective stock rotation and stock age management.
Record all breakages and decanting for the purpose of corrective action and improvement
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Inbound and Outbound Movement
In support of the daily load plan, ensure the accurate and picking, staging and loading of product for the purposes of on-time outbound movement, and the accurate counting, receiving and unloading of product for the purposes of inbound movement, whilst ensuring optimal site turnaround time.
Ensure on-time replenishment of picking areas.
Actively work to identify and remove obstacles to improve operational efficiency.
Model Stock adherence
Full product, containers, and support materials managed within model stock levels, and adherence to stacking requirements per dedicated bin is enforced.
Execute daily decisions and prioritisation to minimise out of stock scenarios.
Production Interface Management
Ensure stock is removed from the production lines / containers are fed to the production lines in such a way that there are no disruptions to the production process, and that all items issued and received are accurately signed off between Warehouse and Manufacturing.
Stock Management
Ensure daily stock counts are executed within the team in an accurate and prompt manner, and corrective action where non-compliance is detected.
Ensure the validity of an independent forward and reverse count.
Product Quality Management
Ensure high product quality by executing an effective rework function within the team and adhering to the company guidelines in terms of stock rotation and First Expiry, First Out, principles.
Ensure team members handle product in a manner that does not impact the quality of the product.
Drive a strong focus within the team with regards to effective stock rotation and stock age management.
Record all breakages and decanting for the purpose of corrective action and improvement.
Operational Excellence
Ensure the operation of company assets such as forklifts and pallet jacks within the team takes place in a safe manner, with the necessary pre-trip inspection process and reporting of damages / breakdown in place.
KBI
Orders Picked/Packed Per Hour
Dock-to-Stock Time
Loading/Unloading Time
Order Accuracy Rate
Safety Incident Rate
Training Completion Rate
Skills, Experience & Education
Education
Certificate in logistics, supply chain management
Computer literacy skills (MS Office)
Experience
3-5 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution center, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Proven track record of successfully coordinating team activities, managing daily warehouse operations, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Experience with inventory control, shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment processes is essential.
Skills
Sound management of employee relations and the creation of a healthy IR climate
Effective coaching ability
Effective team management through team and individual development
Ability to show imitative within the confines of process adherence
Ability to make immediate decisions based on information gathering, knowledge of warehouse processes, and an understanding of the desired outcome
Ability to utilize technology
Strong ability to ensure the achievement of operational standards in terms of rate of work within team
General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing.