Function: Supply Chain

About the Role

Nestlé is seeking a Team Leader Operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective warehousing operations. You will oversee Factory Distribution Center (DC) activities, manage 3PL performance, maintain inventory accuracy, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with Nestlé standards.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Performance

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch.

• Monitor and enhance DC and 3PL performance against agreed KPIs (service, cost, productivity).

• Ensure inventory accuracy, correct issuance, and minimize warehouse damages.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Nestlé’s standards and policies.

• Maintain storage conditions as per FG & RP specifications and QA requirements.

• Promote a safety-first culture to meet LTIFR and audit targets.

People & 3PL Management

• Lead, engage, and motivate warehouse teams and labor.

• Oversee 3PL contracts, tariffs, invoices, and performance management.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement improvement action plans.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Drive improvement initiatives using Lean / DMAIC methodologies.

• Support Value Stream Design and warehouse process optimization.

• Manage overtime, absenteeism, productivity, and resource utilization.

Assets & Infrastructure

• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of warehouse infrastructure, MHE, and security systems.

• Optimize warehouse capacity and layout based on business requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Warehouse Management, Transportation, or Physical Logistics Operations.

• Experience managing warehouse operations and 3PL service providers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Why You’ll Succeed

This role is ideal for professionals who are results-driven, safety-conscious, and process-oriented, with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement in supply chain operations.