Night Warehouse Manager

Reed; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tonbridge is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for the late shift. You will manage a team, ensuring operational excellence and safety in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in warehouse management, a passion for leadership, and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including bonuses and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

All workwear & PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehouse management or operations.
• Proven ability to deliver inspirational leadership and customer service.
• Adaptable, resilient, and energetic self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of late shift operatives through busy shifts.
• Ensure clear understanding of policies and operational goals.
• Coordinate picking and dispatching of delivery vehicles.
• Develop strong relationships with staff and management.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Operational excellence

Customer service

Team management

Adaptability

Resilience

Self-starter mentality

Job description

Warehouse Team Leader - Late Shift

• Annual Salary: GBP36K-GBP40K
• Location: Tonbridge
• Job Type: Full-time

Join a great client of ours as a Warehouse Team Leader, where you will play a pivotal role in leading a team and ensuring operational excellence. This position offers a rewarding career path, competitive salary, and the opportunity to progress as the company grows.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead a team of late shift operatives through busy shifts, 5 nights a week.
• Ensure a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision, and how the warehouse contributes to these.
• Liaise with the customer services team regarding customer orders and stock allocation.
• Coordinate and monitor the picking, checking of orders, and the loading and dispatching of delivery vehicles.
• Manage inputting tickets onto the routing system and ensure all details are correctly inputted for routing stages.
• Adjust loads between vehicles to ensure all pre-drops are achievable and routes are compliant with weight regulations.
• Utilize space and mechanical handling equipment efficiently, ensuring quality and environmental objectives are met.
• Coordinate the use of automated and computerised systems as necessary.
• Handle internal and external communications via email and telephone.
• Organise recruitment and training of staff, monitor performance, and focus on continuous improvement.
• Maintain regular KPIs, reports, and statistics, and brief warehouse staff on company progress.
• Uphold standards of health, safety, hygiene, and security in the work environment, promoting a healthy workplace and colleague wellbeing.
• Develop strong relationships with Goods In & drivers, ensuring high priority open communication to help staff achieve goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in managing a warehouse late shift or operations in a busy warehouse environment.
• Proven ability to deliver inspirational leadership, operational excellence, and great customer service.
• Passionate, inspirational, and an engaging leader who can delegate successfully and empower colleagues.
• Adaptable to change, resilient, and tenacious with high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, willing to take on significant goals.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension scheme.
• All workwear & PPE provided.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to lead and inspire a team, please apply today.