Team Leader Materials at The Heineken Company

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

Closing Date: 10/07/2026