Back-Shift Warehouse Team Lead | Drive Performance & Safety

Co-op Digital; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

31 days holidays (incl. BH)

30% off Co-op branded products

Pension with employer contributions

Free eye tests every 2 years

On-site canteen & free parking

Job summary

Co-op Digital is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager for the back shift at the Birtley depot near Chester-le-Street. You will lead a sizeable team of warehouse operatives, coach performance, and ensure safe, on-time picking and packing while meeting strict targets.

The role emphasizes strong planning, policy adherence, and collaboration with internal partners to improve results and customer service.

Qualifications

• Previously managed a sizeable team, preferably from a logistics or FMCG background.
• Ability to work at pace and accuracy.
• Great track record of reaching and exceeding critical performance measures.
• Understanding and knowledge of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Strong planning skills and ability to organise workload.
• Understanding of how poor service can impact stores and customers.
• Excellent communication skills and IT competence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sizeable team of warehouse operatives.
• Inspire, engage and coach the team to be highly efficient.
• Meet tight deadlines and critical performance measures.
• Build positive relationships with internal business partners.
• Drive warehouse standards, policies and health & safety.
• Analyse performance data to improve operations.
• Identify areas to improve processes within the team and warehouse.
• Plan and organise the delivery of own and team's workload.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning skills

Team management

Pace & accuracy

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Job description

Co-op Digital is seeking a Warehouse Team Manager for the back shift at the Birtley depot near Chester-le-Street. You will lead a sizeable team of warehouse operatives, coach performance, and ensure safe, on-time picking and packing while meeting strict targets.

The role emphasizes strong planning, policy adherence, and collaboration with internal partners to improve results and customer service.