Warehouse Team Lead - Chilled Food Manufacturing

Compleat Food Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20.5 days' annual leave

Staff discounts

EV charging points

Employee wellbeing resources

Job summary

We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in Clitheroe at The Compleat Food Group. You will lead from the front, supporting Supervisors and the Manager, taking ownership of your area and driving safety, quality and performance daily.

With 6,000+ colleagues across 18 sites and a focus on growth, you will manage Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care, coach your team, plan rotas and ensure safe operations while using our WMS system.

Qualifications

• Previous team leadership, supervisory or people-management experience.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead a team.
• Good computer skills and experience using a Warehouse Management System.
• An understanding of food safety principles and good warehouse practices.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety within a warehouse environment.
• An understanding of BRC standards.
• The ability to organise, prioritise and respond quickly when plans change.
• A flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your warehouse area, which could include Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care
• Lead, motivate and support your team throughout the shift
• Allocate work effectively to meet the changing needs of the operation
• Coach and mentor colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping people develop
• Make sure team members receive the right training and support to carry out their roles safely and confidently
• Promote a positive 'can-do' culture and strong team-working ethic
• Plan weekly rotas for your department
• Step up to provide cover for other Team Leaders and Supervisors when required
• Act as the first point of contact when day-to-day challenges arise, working with the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager to find solutions
• Use our Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support the smooth running of warehouse operations
• Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation
• Support BRC and other audits, internal audits, quality systems and SOP compliance
• Ensure safe systems of work and Health & Safety procedures are followed
• Monitor daily start-up checks and sign-offs for machinery and equipment, escalating any issues promptly
• Support COSHH requirements and documentation

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Warehouse experience

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene

Level 1/2 HACCP

FLT Counterbalance Certificate

PPT Certificate

Bendi/Pivot Steer FLT Certificate

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to join our team in Clitheroe at The Compleat Food Group. You will lead from the front, supporting Supervisors and the Manager, taking ownership of your area and driving safety, quality and performance daily.

With 6,000+ colleagues across 18 sites and a focus on growth, you will manage Despatch, Goods In, Chiller, Ambient or Low Care, coach your team, plan rotas and ensure safe operations while using our WMS system.