Team Leader

GXO Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,706,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Northampton is seeking a Team Leader for the Northampton DC7 operation. You will lead and coordinate a team of warehouse operatives to meet productivity, quality and SLA targets, allocating labour and resources to changing demands.

You will monitor performance, coach and develop staff, and use WMS and reports to drive improvements. The role involves promoting safety and company values in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse teams in logistics or distribution.
• Strong communication and motivation skills across fast-paced operations.
• Experience using WMS and performance data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of warehouse operatives to meet productivity, quality and SLA targets.
• Allocate labour and resources to changing operational demands while maintaining efficiency.
• Monitor performance, coach and develop staff for high engagement and performance.
• Utilise WMS and reporting to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure safety and alignment with company values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

WMS experience

Performance data

Planning

Customer service

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Pay, benefits and more:

We're offering a rate of £14.97 per hour. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead and coordinate a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring productivity, quality and service level targets are consistently achieved across your operational area
• Allocate labour and resources effectively to support changing operational demands, maintaining efficiency and ensuring customer SLA requirements are met
• Monitor team performance, providing coaching, support and feedback to encourage engagement, development and high performance
• Utilise warehouse management systems and operational reporting to track performance, identify opportunities for improvement and support effective decision-making
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and accountability while promoting company values and best practice across the operation

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar role within a warehousing, logistics or distribution environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage colleagues across a fast-paced operation
• Experience working with warehouse management systems and operational performance data
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing business requirements
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain 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 GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Are you an experienced warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment?

Do you enjoy motivating teams, driving performance and delivering exceptional service? Are you confident leading colleagues to achieve productivity, quality and customer targets?

Here at GXO, we're recruiting for Team Leaders to join our operation at Northampton DC7. Working within a busy shared-user warehouse, you'll play a key role in leading operational teams, supporting daily activities and ensuring performance targets and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working any 5 from 7, with opportunities available for the night shift 22:00 - 06:00.