Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Warehouse Operations Team Leader
📍 Dubai, UAE · 🏢 DP World · 🚢 Ports, Logistics & Supply Chain · Full-time On-site

The Context

DP World, one of the world's largest trade enablers with 115,000+ employees across 78 countries, is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily operations within its Dubai logistics facility. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with WMS system management, inventory control, and team development within one of the most globally recognized logistics and port operators in the world.

What the Role Covers

Daily Warehouse Operations
You oversee receiving, storing, and shipping operations on a daily basis, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols. You coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor on stock replenishment, maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, and oversee maintenance and upkeep of warehouse equipment.

Team Leadership & Development
You lead and mentor warehouse staff, conduct regular training sessions on warehouse practices, safety, and equipment use, and perform regular performance evaluations with constructive feedback. You handle and resolve employee issues or conflicts in a timely and professional manner.

WMS & Inventory Management
You utilize the LFS Warehouse Management System to track inventory and manage order fulfillment, operate and instruct others on RF scanner use, and implement effective inventory control processes including daily stock reconciliation against inbound and outbound records to minimize discrepancies.

Performance Reporting & Process Improvement
You analyze operational performance metrics, develop improvement strategies, and prepare management reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and operational challenges. You assist in developing and implementing SOPs and coordinate with other departments for timely and accurate order processing.

Candidate Profile

• Proven warehouse operations experience with team leadership responsibility

• Hands-on LFS WMS experience is a significant advantage

• RF scanner and inventory management proficiency

• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and compliance

• Solid analytical skills for performance metric review and improvement planning

• Good communication skills for cross-departmental coordination

• Experience developing and implementing SOPs

Why This Role Stands Out - Supply Tech Nexus Take

DP World is one of the most prestigious logistics employers in the GCC and globally — a Team Leader role here offers exposure to world-class warehouse operations within a truly integrated supply chain environment spanning ports, logistics, and technology. The LFS WMS system is a specialized platform used across major contract logistics operations, making this experience directly transferable to senior WMS or operations roles. For warehouse professionals looking to build their career within a globally recognized brand with genuine internal mobility across 78 countries, DP World is one of the strongest platforms available in Dubai.

Salary Benchmark - UAE Market (2024/2025)
For a Warehouse Team Leader with 3-6 years of operations and team leadership experience, based in Dubai:

• Base salary: AED 8,000 - 14,000/month

Curated and published by Supply Tech Nexus - the job platform dedicated to supply chain and logistics professionals across the MENA & GCC region.

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