Warehouse Team Leader
Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Coventry
Salary: £26,000 to £27,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm (37.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader on behalf of our client, a rapidly growing company in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee warehouse operations, manage a small team, and ensure efficient despatch processes in a company poised for significant expansion due to new major retail contracts.
Job Summary: As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be a crucial link between the office and warehouse, ensuring all despatches are accurate and timely. You will manage and support a small team of warehouse operatives, with the potential for headcount growth as the business expands. Additionally, you will liaise with various internal departments to meet customer requirements effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a small team of Warehouse Operatives.
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of despatch orders.
- Promptly communicate any issues to the warehouse team and management.
- Coordinate with customers to schedule deliveries that meet their needs.
- Arrange transport and ensure all necessary documentation for shipments is in order.
- Conduct regular stock checks and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Build strong customer relationships through effective communication via telephone and emails.
- Work closely with the warehouse and sales teams to optimise delivery processes.
- Assist with day-to-day warehouse operations.
- Generate e-commerce and large retail orders using Sage, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Ensure warehouse organisation and standards align with company guidelines and Health & Safety protocols.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Warehouse Team Leader or extensive team leadership experience is essential.
- A can-do attitude and enthusiasm for driving team success.
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Effective planning and organisational abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset with root cause analysis capabilities.
- Proactive and hands-on approach to tasks and challenges.
If you have experience in team leadership, along with a positive attitude and enthusiasm to excel in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV to .