Outbound Team Leader

pbAbout Us /b /ppJINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) is the logistics arm of JD.com and one of the world's leading technology-driven supply chain solutions providers. Leveraging advanced expertise in automation, intelligent logistics, and data-driven operations, we deliver end-to-end logistics solutions that help businesses grow while enhancing customer experience. /ppOur capabilities span the entire supply chain, including warehousing, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky goods logistics, cold chain solutions, and cross-border operations. Our mission is simple: to deliver speed, reliability, and operational excellence at every stage of the supply chain. /ppbr/ppbContext of the Position /b /ppAs part of our strategic international expansion, JD Logistics is establishing its core infrastructure within the Italian market, driven by the launch of our small-goods fulfillment operations. This is a critical greenfield deployment phase, which requires our founding leadership team to manage high operational fluidity, establish local processes from the ground up, and translate centralized global capabilities into localized execution. /ppThis position is designed for an energetic, frontline operational leader who thrives on the warehouse floor. The role demands an execution-focused supervisor who can manage large teams of picking and packing operators, drive real-time productivity targets, and maintain flawless safety standards during high-volume shift windows. /ppbThe Mission Core Scope /b /pulliThe Mission: Lead, motivate, and direct the daily outbound shift operations (picking, packing, wall-sorting, and staging) to ensure all customer orders are processed and ready for courier injection with maximum speed and accuracy. /liliThe Scope: You will take direct, hands-on floor responsibility for an outbound zone and its personnel, tracking hourly picking/packing throughput, resolving physical flow bottlenecks, and enforcing compliance /li /ulpbCrucial Expectations Performance Targets /b /ppTo provide a clear understanding of the accountability required, the successful candidate will be evaluated on the following key metrics during the initial 6 to 12 months: /pulliHourly Throughput Delivery (SLA): Successfully meet or exceed target units-per-hour (UPH) picking and packing metrics for your assigned shift, ensuring no backlog build-up. /liliError Defect Control: Keep packing defects, mislabeling occurrences, and shipping discrepancies near zero through active floor coaching and real-time process auditing. /liliFrontline Labor Management: Oversee real-time operator allocation across stations, track attendance, and manage shift handovers smoothly, maintaining high morale and a proactive safety culture. /liliCarrier Cut-Off Compliance: Ensure that prioritized order batches are completely sorted, staged, and loaded onto outbound trailers before strict daily transport departure windows close. /li /ulpbPosition Requirements /b /pulliGreenfield Launch Expertise: You must have a verified background of acting as a team leader, line coordinator, or senior captain within a high-volume e-commerce fulfillment center, high-velocity 3PL, or retail distribution hub during a site launch or major peak season. /liliFrontline Floor Mastery: Proven experience leading large groups of blue-collar workers (50+ operators) and deep familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), pick-to-light/put-to-wall systems, and RF scanning equipment. /liliLanguage Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Italian is mandatory to ensure clear operational alignment with international management and fluent direction of local floor staff. Knowledge of Mandarin is a valuable asset. /liliOperational Flexibility: High adaptability regarding shift rotations (including early mornings, nights, and weekends) to guarantee complete operational coverage for a 24/7 launch cycle. /li /ulpbDiversity Inclusion /b /ppAt JD Logistics, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. /ppWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. /ppReady to Build the Future of Logistics? /ppTake the next step in your career and join one of the world's fastest-growing logistics companies. /ppApply today and help shape the future of intelligent logistics with JD Logistics. /ppbPlease provide your resume in English. /b /p