Section Leader/ Team Leader

Yusen Logistics UK Ltd; Findern CP; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Derby is seeking a Section Leader to manage warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will oversee shift activities, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and lead a team to meet customer demands. Strong leadership experience in logistics and outstanding communication skills are required. The role offers a salary of £31,884.72 and may include occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or production, managing and motivating teams.
• Confident with a proactive approach; occasional overtime may be required.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the shift and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Manage employee relations and ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Communicate effectively with the team and manage business communications.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership/supervision experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Proactive and flexible approach

PC skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift truck licence

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Section Leader based at Derby with a Shift Pattern 10:00-18:30 Monday to Friday. The salary for this role is £31,884.72 (Depending on experience). The successful candidate will support the effective running of the warehouse operation, managing the day to day activities of Team Members / General Operatives to ensure that customer requirements are achieved in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operations: Oversee the effective running of the shift to ensure products are safely handled through all processes, ensuring all company procedures are adhered to, to meet customer expectations. Responsible for the smooth running of your designated shift, ensuring staff are briefed and managed in accordance with SOPs and WI’s. Oversee employee relations procedures such as holiday authorisations to ensure sufficient levels of employees are available as required to meet operational demands, raising in a timely manner where additional staff are required either on a temporary or permanent basis. Carry out any other reasonable requests to support the effective running of the warehouse, including supporting other teams and shifts as necessary.
• Company Procedures: Ensure all company procedures are adhered to, including ER procedures, such as absence and performance management, standards of behaviour, disciplinary, PDR etc (supporting investigations and disciplinary hearings as necessary). Ensure consistent 5S compliance - Sort, Straighten, Sanitise, Standardise, Sustain.
• Communication: Ensure that all business communications are effectively managed and shared with the team as appropriate.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously look to improve processes and procedures to drive efficiency and improvement in business operation and customer service.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity. Ensure all equipment checks are carried out in accordance with procedure, raising any defects to your line manager.

Qualifications

• Team leadership/supervision experience from logistics or production with strong ability to manage and motivate a team
• Confident and with a proactive, flexible approach (up to 2 hours overtime might be required, depending on the business needs)
• A full counter balance forklift truck licence (FLT Licence would be desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (frequent interactions with the customer will be required)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements as well as sound PC skills
• An ability to manage change / Continuous improvement

About the company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.