
Operational Team Leader
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor order pipeline and order flow from pick complete to delivery
- Team stats, analysis and recommendations on improving KPIs
- Escalation of stores that are falling behind their SLA
- Proactively manage exceptions - resolving problems timeously to prevent any delays on order
- Continuous driver attendance management throughout the shift
- Handle any escalations from Controllers to minimise business disruption, while making note of further training or process changes to prevent escalation in future.
- Provide regular training and feedback to Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development.
- Promote collaboration and teamwork among control centre staff, facilitating open communication and knowledge sharing to enhance overall performance.
- Work with the other Team Leaders to ensure a consistent and aligned leadership team.
- Quickly and effectively manage, in conjunction with HR, any employee relation matters
- Manage sick leave and attendance, break schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity without compromising employee well-being or regulatory compliance.
- Ensure seamless communication and coordination during shift handovers for operational continuity and efficiency. Follow structured information exchange and collaboration between shifts, minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity
- Participate in post-incident debriefs and reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in emergency response protocols and implement corrective actions as necessary to enhance future response capabilities.
- Provide regular feedback on systems improvements and/or challenges to help drive system improvements.
- Troubleshoot driver and system related technical issues and provide comprehensive insight and feedback
- Grade 12 or equivalent at NQF level 4 (essential)
- Diploma in supply chain management/ transportation/ safety management or equivalent at NQF level 5 (preferred)
- Code B Driver's License (essential)
- Own reliable car (essential)
- At least 3 years working experience in an operations environment (essential)