Contract Logistics Team Leader

Kuehne+Nagel; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Contract Logistics Team Leader for their Bicester operation. This role involves managing teams, setting priorities, and adhering to company standards, while fostering a collaborative workplace. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance options with KN Route2 pension scheme

Tailored personal development and training programme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at high street stores

Qualifications

• Experience of working to agreed targets.
• PC literate and understanding of operational practices.
• Leadership skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day tasks and set priorities.
• Assign resources and relocate employees as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Team leading

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

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Your Role

The Team Leaders role is an integral element of the operational functionality: leading the team, prioritising workload, decision making, knowing when to escalate and inform non-compliance, mitigate risk.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day tasks, clearly setting priorities
• Assign resource to the daily workload and priorities
• Shop floor presence, with the ability to relocate employees as priorities change, a dynamic approach with clear direction
• Carry out assigned tasks including: picking, packing, conditioning service and repair, goods receipt, checking, loading & unloading of vehicles,
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and carry out other assigned
• Computer based tasks as required
• Develop knowledge and skill base on relevant IT Systems
• Actively contribute towards continuous improvement projects and ideas
• Operate to trained work instructions e.g. ABC Modules/ WIs
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
• Comply with all instructed Safe Working Practices including the reporting of all accidents and incidents within the workplace
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

• Experience of working to agreed targets
• PC literate
• MHE licence (where applicable)
• Understanding of the wider operational practices
• Ability to work at all levels, with clear communication skills
• Confident at presenting clear direction to the team
• Reliable and committed to leading the team
• Good Communication skills and overall behavioural conduct as detailed in line with KN Code of Conduct
• Demonstrate best practice
• Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy
• High attention to detail
  
  

Good Reasons to Join

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop. * 26 days holidays plus bank holidays * 2 volunteering days per year * 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme * A tailored personal development and training programme. * Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. * Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave * Cycle to work scheme * Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) * Refer a friend scheme As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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