Warehouse Shift Leader - Corby DC

Deichmann SE; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann UK is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to manage daily activities at the Corby Distribution Centre. You will lead Warehouse Operatives, organise workload, and ensure safety, accuracy and timely performance against targets.

The ideal candidate will have prior warehouse leadership experience, strong people-management skills, and a solid grasp of warehouse operations, WMS, and stock control.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse Team Leader, supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Good practical knowledge of warehouse and distribution-centre operations.
• Strong people-management and communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload in a fast-moving environment.
• Practical problem-solving approach and ability to make day-to-day operational decisions.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level) and MS Office.
• Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety and security requirements.
• Experience with stock control and inventory processes.
• Positive, proactive and results-focused approach.
• Ability to coach, develop and motivate colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise daily warehouse activity within the assigned operational area.
• Allocate work and resources to meet daily operational requirements and targets.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, quality and service throughout the shift.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues and escalate significant concerns.
• Lead, motivate and support Warehouse Operatives within the area.
• Communicate daily priorities, targets and standards clearly to the team.
• Support attendance management and people-management processes.
• Train and coach new and existing employees.
• Ensure warehouse procedures and WMS processes are followed.
• Maintain high standards of stock handling and inventory accuracy.
• Support stocktakes and investigation of stock discrepancies.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture and safe working practices.
• Report defects and ensure safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety and ways of working.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives and operational changes.
• Produce operational reports and updates as required.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders and departments for smooth operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

People management

Workload prioritization

Problem-solving

Numerical skills

Excel (intermediate)

WMS knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Stock control

Tools

Reach Truck license

LLOP license

RTITB/ITSSAR trainer qualification

Job description

Deichmann UK is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader to manage daily activities at the Corby Distribution Centre. You will lead Warehouse Operatives, organise workload, and ensure safety, accuracy and timely performance against targets.

The ideal candidate will have prior warehouse leadership experience, strong people-management skills, and a solid grasp of warehouse operations, WMS, and stock control.