Team Lead, Warehouse - PM Shift

DSV Road GmbH; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Team Lead for their warehouse operations in Northampton. This role involves managing a team, ensuring efficient operations, and meeting business targets. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and a strong understanding of warehouse functions, contributing to a culture of safety and performance excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Life insurance

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Experience as a Warehouse Team Leader is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations to meet targets.
• Train new warehouse operatives.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and health/safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Warehouse Qualification

Supervisory Qualification

Dangerous Goods Handling Certification

Tools

Warehouse Systems

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Team Lead – Warehouse

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please click on the link here to see more about DSV.

DSV is recruiting for a Team Lead at Brackmills.

This role will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Warehouse function.

Supporting the Management Team with the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, responsible for a group of operators, and ensuring efficient warehouse operation to achieve business targets.

Provide line management to the team, coordinate workloads, support team delivery, monitor issues, and ensure production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are met to satisfy customer requirements.

Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support needs to achieve high standards, fostering a culture of safety.

Duties / Responsibilities

1. Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation to fulfill operational and customer demand and meet targets.
2. Train new Warehouse operatives within your responsibility area.
3. Ensure inventory accuracy in your area.
4. Record stock movements accurately.
5. Support organizing and participate in stock takes regularly.
6. Maintain accuracy and currency of computerized or automated systems.
7. Identify system improvements and recommend changes.
8. Resolve warehouse issues or problems where possible.
9. Produce reports and statistics as required.
10. Assist in planning future capacity needs.
11. Ensure health and safety standards are met.
12. Ensure manual handling procedures are followed for lifting and maneuvering products.
13. Maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment in good condition.
14. Maintain high security standards in the warehouse.
15. Keep the working environment clean and tidy to support operational efficiency.
16. Act up for management during leave or absence.

People Management

1. Manage time and attendance for operatives and support supervision on people issues.
2. Communicate regularly with staff about priorities and targets.
3. Report progress, achievements, and concerns to supervisors or managers.
4. Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies as needed.
5. Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies.
6. Engage and collaborate with others, and support team development.
7. Maintain integrity, openness, and honesty in dealings.
8. Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes.
9. Monitor performance and absence, conduct welfare and return-to-work meetings.

Experience

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, especially spreadsheets, databases, and warehouse systems.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Understanding of customer requirements and the impact of errors.
• Good planning skills to meet deadlines and targets.
• High attention to detail.

Skills and Competencies

• Warehouse qualification (advantageous).
• Certified in Dangerous Goods Handling.
• Supervisory qualification (beneficial).
• Experience as a Warehouse Team Leader.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and security requirements.
• Knowledge of lean techniques (advantageous).
• Fork Lift Truck license (may be required).

What we offer

Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a successful, global company with nearly 160,000 employees in over 90 countries.

Participation in sustainability initiatives and access to employee benefits such as enhanced leave, vehicle and cycle schemes, wellbeing support, cashback discounts, life insurance, and eyecare vouchers.

Click here to learn more about DSV Careers.

About DSV

DSV is a global leader in transport and logistics, committed to innovation, digitalization, and growth. We value diversity, inclusivity, and the dignity of every individual. Join us to make an impact and grow your career in a forward-thinking company.