Site Supervisor

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Shift Team Leader to manage a team at their site in Sherburn In Elmet. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse environment, strong supervisory skills, and a customer-focused mindset. This role requires flexibility with working hours and a commitment to safety and efficiency in operations. Join us in an inclusive workplace culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous knowledge of working within a warehouse environment.
• Essential: Exposure to fast-paced environment.
• Essential: Good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Essential: Supervisory experience or stepping up to cover Supervisory role.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience of meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of warehouse operatives and staff.
• Ensure compliance with site policies and procedures.
• Supervise operations and encourage team performance.
• Maintain reports on productivity and improvement opportunities.
• Support investigation of incidents as required.

Skills

Warehouse environment experience

Fast-paced environment experience

Microsoft packages knowledge

Supervisory experience

Customer service skills

Job description

Logistics done differently

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you. We’re currently recruiting for a Warehouse Shift Team Leader to be based at our site in Sherburn In Elmet. The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 although some flexibility may be required, including occasional night work:

Overview

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Manage a team of warehouse operatives, shunters, weighbridge staff and yard marshals.
• Manage absence, sickness and holiday in line with XPO procedures.
• Undertake investigations and disciplinary procedures as required.
• Ensure you and your reports remain fully compliant with site policies and procedures.
• Supervising the operation, motivate, encourage team to perform to the best of their ability.
• Understand the customer’s requirements, updating on customer orders and providing general customer feedback as required.
• Maintain reports on productivity, including mitigation and opportunities to improve.
• Support the investigation of incidents as required.
• Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment.

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Essential: Previous knowledge of working within a warehouse environment
• Essential: It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet.
• Essential: Good knowledge of Microsoft packages and working with IT systems.
• Essential: Supervisory experience or demonstrable experience of stepping up to cover Supervisory role.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience of meeting customer requirements and meeting objectives/KPI’s that are set.
• Essential: Good customer service/ communication skills

Be part of something big

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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