Team Leader Warehouse

Protea USA, Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Nottingham is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will ensure efficient shipping and receiving processes, manage a team, and maintain high safety and productivity standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time, permanent role with shifts from Sunday to Thursday, 8am–5pm.

Benefits

Canteen

Company pension

Employee discount

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts; certification preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities.
• Train new staff on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels.
• Manage inventory control processes and cycle counts.
• Ensure that all orders are fulfilled accurately and timely.

Skills

Warehouse management systems

Shipping and receiving processes

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Forklifts

Warehouse management systems (Mintsoft)

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Lead to oversee daily operations within our client’s warehouse. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient shipping and receiving processes, managing the processes and leading a team to maintain high standards of safety and productivity. This position requires strong communication skills, a can‑do attitude as well as familiarity with warehouse management systems.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in materials handling.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks as required for loading and unloading goods.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels using the warehouse management system.
• Train new staff on warehouse procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections of the warehouse to ensure cleanliness and organisation.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for new hires and ongoing training to current employees to ensure high performance and compliance.
• Support the continuous improvement of team skills and knowledge through workshops or other development programs.
• Address and resolve any operational challenges or conflicts within the team.
• Manage issue escalation and coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient problem resolution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a warehouse environment, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts; certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems for tracking inventory.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead a team and liaise with other departments.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of goods.
• Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner, following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage inventory control processes, including cycle counts, stock replenishment, and accuracy of product locations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS) and other related software. Mainly Mintsoft Preferred not essential.
• Knowledge of inventory management and order fulfillment processes. (Preferred not essential).
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Sunday to Thursday shifts - 8am-5pm,

If you are passionate about leading a team in a fast‑paced environment and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as Warehouse Lead.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On‑site parking