Warehouse Despatch Team Leader - Aylesbury Dairy

ARLA; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Aylesbury is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to manage a team of up to 20 colleagues. You will ensure safety compliance, drive service levels, and oversee the recruitment and performance reviews in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, knowledge of LEAN principles, and the ability to work in a systems-based warehousing environment. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work at a cutting-edge facility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance cover 4x annual salary

Flexible benefits for additional leave

Subsidized staff canteen

Access to discounted products

Qualifications

• Experience in a systems-based warehousing environment.
• Previous leadership experience with teams of 10+.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 20 colleagues in a warehousing environment.
• Ensure team safety and compliance with health protocols.
• Drive high service levels and manage key KPIs.
• Conduct recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Communication

Problem Solving

LEAN Manufacturing Principles

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting into the Logistics Planning Manager - Warehousing, you will lead by example for a team of up to 20 colleagues who are responsible for carrying out all Warehouse tasks associated with ensuring up to 150 trailers over 24 hours are loaded on time in full for despatch to our customers. Using your excellent People, engagement and communication skills you will be working alongside Production, Supply Chain, Process and Logistic colleagues achieving cross functional site alignment to make sure site targets are achieved as well as working in partnership with the Despatch LCO Team to continuously drive and improve colleague and Warehouse performance.

Supporting your team You will also need to have the resilience and ability to find solutions under pressure whilst maintaining a strong people focused approach with emphasis on improving colleague performance through coaching. Your main responsibilities will include the following:

• Take ownership of team and site safety, including conducting daily safety walks and ensuring compliance with all health and safety protocols.
• Drive high service levels by ensuring timely loading, accurate deliveries, and consistent product quality.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development to build a resilient team and maintain a strong talent pipeline. Conduct regular performance reviews to support individual growth.
• Monitor and achieve key KPIs such as loading times, bay turnaround, and picking performance. Ensure accurate time and attendance records in SAP, manage absence, and maintain audit and financial compliance.
• Support Coldstore performance to enhance production OEE and actively contribute to wider site business plan initiatives.

You will be a highly motivated individual ideally with previous experience of working In a systems based warehousing environment. You will have people leader experience, have managed teams of 10+ people. Ideally you will have experience working within an automated or semi automated warehouse environment, with an understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.

You will need to be able to work on a 12 hour rotating shift pattern basis, which includes both days and nights. The shift pattern means you will be working 14 days out of 35.

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contributory)
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Access to discounted Arla products

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will be working at the UK's largest and most technologically advanced Fresh Milk production facility which produces 1 billion litres of milk per year.