Shift Logistics Lead: Warehouse Ops & Team Coach

Danish Crown A/S; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Lead Logistics Operative to support day-to-day coordination of warehouse activities across inbound, storage, picking and dispatch. You’ll provide on-shift leadership, resolve issues quickly, and deputise for the Logistics Supervisor when needed, ensuring safety, service and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have proven warehouse experience, FIFO/FEFO expertise, and strong knowledge of SAP and Arolink.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience managing FIFO/FEFO.
• Proficient in SAP and Arolink.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication across all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Experience supervising multi-shift operations.
• Knowledge of supply chain and warehouse processes.
• Working knowledge of inventory or warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy across inbound, storage, picking, and dispatch activities.
• Oversee goods receipt, storage, and system updates as per procedures.
• Monitor stock accuracy, investigate discrepancies and resolve quickly.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in handling and movement of goods.
• Act as escalation point for operational issues and resolve promptly.
• Provide day-to-day direction to Logistics Operatives during shifts.
• Allocate tasks and coordinate workloads to meet priorities.
• Promote safe working practices and hygiene standards.
• Support onboarding, training and coaching of team members.
• Deputise for Logistics Supervisor when required.
• Monitor performance against plan and highlight risks; maintain clean environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

FIFO/FEFO

SAP

Arolink

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-shift supervision

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory management

Tools

SAP

Arolink

Job description

Danish Crown UK is seeking a Lead Logistics Operative to support day-to-day coordination of warehouse activities across inbound, storage, picking and dispatch. You’ll provide on-shift leadership, resolve issues quickly, and deputise for the Logistics Supervisor when needed, ensuring safety, service and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have proven warehouse experience, FIFO/FEFO expertise, and strong knowledge of SAP and Arolink.