Team Leader Materials

We Go Places! How about you? Immediate Superior: [[Materials Manager]]

Job Grade: 8

Position: Team Leader Materials

Location: [[Springs]]

Function: [[Supply Chain]]

Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]

Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]

Reference Number: [[ ]]

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Materials Department , based at Springs .

The successful incumbent will report to the Materials Manager. Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Effective/ Efficient management of Materials stock and Material Handling Equipment
• Control and limit stock variances including waste and damages
• Manage the Material store functions so that targets set are met and that operational methods are continually challenged and improved upon
• Effectively control the loading and offloading of contracted transport ensuring accuracy, short TRT, and compliance with company procedures.
• Conduct/oversee departmental ICC’s (Monthly)
• Operational involvement
• Supervise daily operations of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient use in line with company policies and safety standards.
• Maintain operational continuity by proactively minimizing and eliminating downtime within the Packaging
• Oversee end-to-end material handling processes, ensuring timely and accurate movement of materials to support uninterrupted production operation
• Support and actively participate in weekly and annual stocktakes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with inventory control procedures
• Conduct daily Gemba aligned with company standards
• Monitor and reduce forklift operational and maintenance costs while improving efficiency
• Ensure competent and motivated subordinates
• Attain subordinates’ development plans and coaching
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards are kept
• Conduct incident investigations in line with company procedures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions to reduce recurrence.
• Ensure all incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions are reported, documented, and escalated on One2Improve system.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• ND: Logistics / Warehousing or equivalent qualification.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in warehouse environment with exposure to supervisory or leadership functions
• Proven experience in controlling operations, including inventory management, stock control, and material flow coordination.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and stocktaking
• Experience managing Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including forklifts, with a focus on safety and efficiency
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power Point (SAP will be advantageous).
• Dynamic and energetic individual
• Innovative, analytical and pro-active
• Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in administrative principles, including documentation control, reporting, record-keeping, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Experience in conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Knowledge of ISO and HACCP systems

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.