Warehouse Team Leader
Temp to Perm £13.25 per hour
Monday to Friday 0800-1700
We are currently seeking a
Warehouse Team Leader
to join a dynamic team. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, leading a team, and ensuring efficient and safe warehouse activities. The details of the position are as follows:
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the weekly fire alarm testing, conduct daily checks on the warehouse floor, and perform end-of-day inspections.
- Coordinate or provide guidance on resource allocation for shift activities within the operation, adjusting as needed throughout the day to meet targets, under the direction of the Warehouse Shift Manager.
- Supervise and escalate issues related to performance, accuracy, 5S hygiene, and stock capacity when necessary.
- Capable of executing operational requests using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and handling various warehouse tasks.
- Address ad hoc customer requests as directed by the line manager.
- Comprehend, document, and update information on KPI boards as needed for operational purposes.
- Assist in managing goods flow and handle any necessary changes.
- Contribute to team briefings as needed, including updates on SQCDEP and operational matters.
- Attend departmental meetings as required.
- Document and investigate process deviations (TIPs) as necessary.
- Report health and safety issues through the proper channels using the online portal for near misses and safety concerns.
- Oversee the completion of pre-shift inspections of all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and ensure that MHE observations comply with corporate standards.
- Provide support to direct reports within the operation, offering guidance as needed, and work collaboratively with them on operational activities within the department.
- Encourage line workers to improve quality and practice safe behaviours.
- Promote and contribute to continuous improvement projects and ideas (PS).
Benefits:
- Friendly working environment.
- On-site car parking and access to amenities.
- Opportunity to join a growing company.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Experience of working to agreed targets.
- PC literate
- Previous experience of using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) at a super user level
- Previous experience with supporting customers on warehouse floor
- Understanding of all warehouse processes.
- Experience of managing a team
- Understanding of KPIs
- Experience of Business Improvement Techniques (Continuous Improvements)
- Understanding and completion of 5S activities.
- Ability to apply KNP's framework to day-to-day activities on site.
- Health and safety reporting and identifying unsafe conditions.
- Understanding of different workflows that occur in a warehouse environment.
All applicants for this role MUST hold at least 12 months experience as a
warehouse team leader.
If you feel that you hold relevant experience as a
warehouse team leader,
please don't hesitate to click below to apply. Alternatively email for more information.