Logistics Team Leader - Taw Valley

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global dairy leader is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to manage the logistics operations at Taw Valley Creamery. Responsibilities include overseeing dispatch processes and leading a team while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in logistics operations, and familiarity with SAP. This role offers career development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Annual Pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6%

X4 annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible Benefits

Strong career development & training

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excels in optimizing logistics operations and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to maintain operational excellence while championing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 28 direct reports within the Taw Valley dispatch areas.
• Oversee the full site logistics process – from goods-in to product packing.
• Monitor and analyze departmental KPIs to ensure targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics operations

Communication

Adaptability

Team development

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

Location:Taw Valley Creamery, Devon, EX20 2DA

How you will make an impact?

As Logistics Team Leader, you will report directly to the Logistics Manager and lead a team of up to 28 direct reports within the Taw Valley dispatch areas. Working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), you will oversee the full site logistics process – from goods-in and warehouse management to product packing, palletization and loading – ensuring seamless, efficient and safe operations. You will champion a culture of safety, quality and compliance, collaborating closely with other departments and support functions to achieve site KPIs and budget targets. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a high‑performing, resilient team and supporting the site’s continuous improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a diverse and flexible workforce, ensuring optimal shift planning and effective coverage for absences. Lead recruitment, training and development initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline and conduct regular performance reviews to support individual growth.
• Oversee all goods‑in and goods‑out activities, ensuring accurate documentation, proper handling and robust record‑keeping through regular audits.
• Monitor and analyze departmental KPIs, taking corrective action as needed to ensure targets are met.
• Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness, ensuring all equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead quarterly projects aligned with the site’s business objectives, actively contributing to ongoing process improvements and operational excellence.
• Promote a healthy, inclusive and secure working environment by ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety (H&S) standards and proactively managing non‑compliance through LIA reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements within the department, supporting both operational efficiency and the broader business strategy.

What will make you successful?

• A successful candidate for this role demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills, excels in optimizing logistics operations and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.
• They communicate effectively, prioritize safety and compliance and are adept at using warehouse management systems. Experience with SAP would be preferable.
• You will thrive in this role by demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to change, especially as the site undergoes significant transformation with the build of a new production line.
• Collaborating with project teams, integrating new processes into daily operations and ensuring logistics requirements are met.
• You will also play a key role in guiding and supporting your team through change, communicating updates clearly, addressing concerns and fostering resilience and engagement throughout the transition.
• Your ability to maintain operational excellence while championing change will be essential to the site’s ongoing success.

What do we offer?

• Annual Pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits – buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

Would you like to join us?

If you’re ready to lead our dispatch team through an exciting period of transformation at Taw Valley, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key part of our journey toward continuous improvement and success. Initial deadline for applications is November 21st November 2025.

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