Warehouse Admin Team Leader

Blue Arrow; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a Warehouse Admin Team Leader to join the National Distribution Centre in Walsall. The role combines people leadership with strong administration, systems handling and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead a small warehouse admin team, oversee daily admin activities, system transactions and KPI reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely service to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience in a Team Leader or supervisor role.
• People management and performance management capabilities.
• Experience managing administrative processes within an operational setting.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team operating at pace.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the warehouse administration team.
• Manage daily administrative activities supporting warehouse operations.
• Monitor team performance, attendance and productivity.
• Ensure all system transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Support warehouse performance through effective KPI management and reporting.
• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Work closely with operational, planning and wider support teams to ensure service delivery targets are achieved.
• Conduct investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions where required.

Skills

People management

Performance management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on leadership

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Warehouse Admin Team Leader

Walsall | £31,750 per annum | 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you a hands-on warehouse or logistics leader with strong administration and systems experience?

Blue Arrow is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing and distribution business for a Warehouse Admin Team Leader to join their National Distribution Centre in Walsall.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supervisor or team leader who enjoys leading people, driving operational performance, improving processes, and ensuring the smooth running of critical warehouse administration functions.

This is not a traditional office-based administration role. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and can successfully balance people leadership, process control, compliance, and system-driven administration.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Management Team, you will lead a small warehouse administration team responsible for ensuring all operational transactions, inventory movements, and system activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

You will play a key role in supporting operational performance through effective leadership, process management, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the warehouse administration team


• Manage daily administrative activities supporting warehouse operations


• Monitor team performance, attendance and productivity


• Ensure all system transactions are processed accurately and on time


• Support warehouse performance through effective KPI management and reporting


• Drive a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company procedures


• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy


• Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects
  
• Work closely with operational, planning and wider support teams to ensure service delivery targets are achieved


• Conduct investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions where required

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment


• Experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role


• Strong people management and performance management capability


• Experience managing administrative processes within an operational setting


• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving ability


• Ability to lead by example and motivate a team operating at pace

Desirable

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience


• Lean, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence experience


• Manufacturing or distribution sector experience


• Exposure to KPI-driven operational environments

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be someone who enjoys being at the centre of the operation rather than behind a desk all day.

You will have a strong operational mindset, be highly organised, resilient under pressure, and confident leading people through change.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can positively influence team culture whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy, service and compliance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £31,750 per annum


• Monday to Friday working pattern


• 6-month fixed-term contract


• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving operation


• Exposure to a highly visible leadership role


• Potential future opportunities for high-performing individuals

If you're an experienced Warehouse Team Leader, Logistics Supervisor, Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Inventory Team Leader, Distribution Team Leader, Warehouse Administrator Team Leader or similar looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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