Warehouse Group Lead

Kerry; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Benefits platform

Pension scheme 10%

Employee assistance

Recognition program

Share plan

Volunteer day

Job summary

Kerry in Coleraine is seeking a Warehouse Group Lead to guide a team of 12+ Warehouse Operatives and 2 Team Leaders, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

You will lead by example, drive engagement, manage performance and build cross-functional relationships to ensure on-time delivery in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Strong people-focused leadership with hands-on approach.
• Experience in managing large warehouse teams and improving performance.
• Awareness of HACCP and health, safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 12+ Warehouse Operatives and 2 Team Leaders.
• Create a strong culture of Health & Safety and ensure safe practices.
• Drive employee engagement through regular one-to-ones and open communication.
• Manage performance via coaching, feedback and accountability.
• Build team capability through training and development.
• Induct and integrate new team members effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working.
• Ensure tasks and priorities are delivered accurately and on time.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with managers at all levels.
• Handle grievances and disciplinary matters with HR support.
• Support ongoing development of warehouse operations as the business grows.

Skills

People leadership

Safety culture

Coaching

Change management

Job description

About the role

Are you a strong people leader who leads with the right attitude, puts safety first and enjoys driving positive change?
Due to continued expansion, Kerry is looking for a

About the role
Are you a strong people leader who leads with the right attitude, puts safety first and enjoys driving positive change?
Due to continued expansion, Kerry is looking for a Warehouse Group Lead to join our team in Coleraine.
This is an important leadership role with responsibility for Warehouse Operatives and Team Leaders. We are looking for someone who can develop an engaged and high-performing team and ensure tasks are delivered safely, diligently and effectively.
Warehouse experience is important, but attitude and leadership approach are key. You’ll be someone who is comfortable challenging the status quo, driving improvements and creating a culture where people feel supported, accountable and motivated to perform at their best.
What will you do?
As Warehouse Group Lead, you will

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 12+ Warehouse Operatives and 2 Team Leaders.
• Create a strong culture of Health & Safety, ensuring safe working practices remain at the heart of the operation.
• Drive employee engagement through regular 1-to-1s, open two-way communication and visible leadership.
• Manage performance through effective coaching, feedback, support and accountability.
• Build team capability through skills assessments, training and development.
• Identify and support colleagues who have the ability and ambition to progress.
• Induct and integrate new team members effectively.
• Be a positive change driver, challenging existing ways of working and supporting continuous improvement.
• Ensure operational tasks and priorities are delivered accurately, diligently and on time.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with managers at all levels.
• Manage grievance and disciplinary matters, with support from HR when required.
• Support the continued development of the warehouse operation as the business expands.
  

What do you need to be successful?
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and a strong people-focused leadership style.
You'll be a hands-on, approachable and confident manager who can demonstrate how you have developed teams, improved performance and successfully led people through change.
For us, this role is about more than managing a warehouse. It’s about leading people well.
You’ll be visible, approachable and willing to get involved, while setting clear expectations and holding people accountable. You’ll have a genuine passion for people, safety and continuous improvement, along with the drive to help shape and develop the warehouse operation as we continue to grow.
A warehouse professional qualification, HACCP knowledge and HSE awareness training would be advantageous.
If you’re an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys developing people and making positive change happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?

• Career development opportunities.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
  

About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.