Team Leader

Hays; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Team Leader to oversee operations in a busy distribution warehouse. In this role, you will be responsible for managing team performance, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will help build a capable team that can influence processes and drive efficiency. If you have a strong background in logistics and a passion for mentoring others, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE/CSE passes in Maths and English required.
• IOSH Health and Safety Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and workloads of the team.
• Engage team in identifying and implementing improvements.

Skills

Warehouse processes and procedures

PC/Database Systems

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and coaching

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Customer requirements appreciation

Logistics or supply chain experience

Team management

Education

GCSE/CSE Maths and English

IOSH Health and Safety Certification

Leadership and Management – Level 3 or above

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your new company

This role will positively contribute to the success of a distribution warehouse in Swansea, through demonstrable commitment to, and delivery of, its mission and values. The Team Leader ensures that all responsibilities and workloads within their department are managed and delivered to established service levels through effective utilisation and management of available resources. Responsibilities also include cost efficiency, continuous improvement of processes, service, and health and safety.

Your new role

1. First line daily operational responsibility for your team’s workload, which should be discussed and delegated with the Section Leader(s).

2. Building your team’s abilities so they are able to influence and change processes and systems to ensure a sustainable and cost-effective operation.

3. Engage all the team members in identifying potential improvements in themselves and the department. This includes leading on these activities and ensuring completion through engagement and participation with relevant teams.

4. Manage performance of the team, including identification of the training and development requirements, and implement these requirements to ensure continuous development.

5. Adhering to, and implementing, all company policies as outlined in the Company handbook.

6. Ensuring individual, team and site health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to and given a high priority.

7. To regularly deputise in the Senior Team Leader’s absence, within parameters agreed by them, and take accountability for the performance of the department during these times.

8. To undertake regular training, which is applicable to the duties of a Team Leader, in order to strive to improve the performance in the role.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualifications:

1. Acceptable level of education or training: satisfactory passes in GCSE/CSE Maths and English minimum.

2. IOSH Health and Safety Certification.

3. Leadership and Management – Level 3 or above (ILM/CMI) desirable.

Skills:

1. Proven working knowledge of warehouse processes and procedures.

2. Good working knowledge of PC/Database Systems such as Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office.

3. Good verbal and written communication skills.

4. Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring and training skills.

5. Good Negotiation skills.

6. Be able to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

7. A keen appreciation of customer requirements.

8. Proven track record of working in logistics or a supply chain environment.

9. Management of team (5+).

What you need to do now

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