Warehouse Section Leader (Avonmouth)

Elemis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare company is looking for a Warehouse Section Leader based in Avonmouth. You will oversee inbound operations, ensuring efficient receipt and storage of materials, while managing a team. Ideal candidates will have inbound experience, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. The role offers a permanent full-time position with various employee benefits including discounts, pension scheme, and well-being policies.

Benefits

Generous Staff Discount on all ELEMIS products

Excellent well-being policies

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing manpower and attendance.
• Ability to motivate and coach team for success.
• Capability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient receipt and storage of warehouse materials.
• Oversee stock control activities including receipts and order picking.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Previous Inbound/Goods in experience

Strong leadership and team working

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Computer literate with good numeric skills

Experience of systems and procedures within a warehouse function (D365)

Tools

D365

Job description

Warehouse Section Leader (Avonmouth)

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Warehouse, Avonmouth

Compensation: £30,000 - £33,000 / year

Description

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, this role is focused on the Goods In section, meaning you will handle all things Inbound. Working with two Drivers and one Runner, you will be responsible for overseeing and organising the safe and efficient receipt and storage of warehouse materials and products to feed business operations and customer demands.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift pattern: This is a Monday to Friday role. Shifts rotate weekly, meaning that on week you could do 6am - 2pm, and another week you could do 2pm - 10pm. Rarely, you might be expected to work overtime on an odd weekend during peak times.

Location: This is based in our Avonmouth Warehouse. Rarely, you might be expected to cover for other Section Leaders at our Filton Warehouse.

• Ensure all goods receipts are dealt with in an efficient, timely and accurate manor.
• Oversee the activities of stock control including stock receipts, replenishment, cycle counting and order picking.
• Ensure all orders are processed efficiently and within set customer timelines to the set quality standards.
• In conjunction with the shift manager continually review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help create and implement best warehouse practice policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain security standards within the warehouse
• Ensure that all daily Machinery safety checks are carried out and logged.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency
• Ensure all staff comply with company health and safety and environmental policies

People Management

• Manage Manpower resources effectively
• Monitor absence control procedures to ensure maximum attendance levels
• Manage time and attendance
• Motivate and coach the team for operational success
• Monitor staff performance and ensure set targets are met
• Provide support to the shift manager

Self-Management

• Has the ability to liaise and communicate with other departments at all levels creating a collaborative working environment.
• Embraces personal challenges.
• Is resilient, assertive, optimistic and open to change.
• Committed to self and team development.
• Possesses a high level of motivation.
• Is flexible in working outside of a normal shift pattern and across multiple sites to meet the business needs.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Previous Inbound/Goods in experience.
• Ability to sustain and develop team working.
• Strong leadership and team working, leads by example.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Computer literate with good numeric skills.
• Experience of systems and procedures within a warehouse function (D365 is an advantage).

What we offer you!*

• Stable role with clearly structured shift patterns in advance.
• Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more).
• Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more.
• Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental).
• Employee Assistance Programme for all associates and their families.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards.
• Much, much more!

*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type