Lead Warehouse Operations & Team Coaching

Jobtailor; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Swadlincote, United Kingdom, is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily operations, coordinate activities and drive performance across the warehouse.

You will act as the first point of escalation for operational and colleague-related issues, monitor KPIs, promote a strong health & safety culture, and coach, develop and support warehouse colleagues to ensure excellent customer service and timely stock handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a Team Leader/Supervisor role within warehousing or logistics.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational and colleague-related issues.
• Monitor and analyse operational KPIs.
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture.
• Coach, develop and support warehouse colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Warehouse management systems

Operational reporting tools

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational and colleague-related issues
• Monitor and analyse operational KPIs
• Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture
• Coach, develop and support warehouse colleagues

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar operational leadership role within a warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with warehouse management systems and operational reporting tools
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• A proactive and adaptable approach with a focus on customer service

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Hard Skills

• Operational Reporting
• KPI Monitoring
• Logistics Management
• Health and Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service Focus
• Adaptability