Warehouse Operations Team Lead

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Reading is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, coach the team and drive safety, quality and performance to meet customer expectations.

You will oversee resource planning, ensure standard procedures are followed, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service levels. This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to develop colleagues and influence site performance.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team within a warehouse, logistics or fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Set clear operational priorities and ensure the team understands daily objectives.
• Monitor performance against customer and internal KPIs, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
• Support resource planning, including absence, sickness and operational cover.
• Ensure equipment, processes and working practices are maintained to the required standards.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to colleagues.
• Conduct performance reviews and support performance management where required.
• Help identify training and development needs and maintain the operational training plan.
• Support the recruitment, induction and training of new colleagues and agency workers.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

KPIs

Safety

Job description

Maersk in Reading is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, coach the team and drive safety, quality and performance to meet customer expectations.

You will oversee resource planning, ensure standard procedures are followed, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service levels. This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to develop colleagues and influence site performance.