Warehouse Team Lead — KPI-Driven Lean Logistics

OAKTREE CONSULTING; High Street, Penarth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OAKTREE CONSULTING is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to guide a group of assistants in daily warehouse activities in the UK. You will drive KPI achievement, ensure safety compliance, and cooperate with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless service.

The role includes coaching, training, and handling ad-hoc projects while implementing LEAN initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in inventory control using WMS and SAP, with a track record of improving operations and

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics teams and meeting KPI targets.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and SOPs.
• Experience using WMS and SAP systems for inventory and orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of logistics assistants and supervise daily warehouse activities.
• Drive KPI achievement and department operational goals.
• Ensure adherence to safety and procedures in all processes.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor staff performance and participate in annual appraisals.
• Train new logistics staff and handle ad-hoc projects.
• Plan and coach the team to deliver expected outcomes.
• Implement 5S, LEAN and other improvement initiatives.
• Communicate changes to the team and maintain records.
• Manage inventory using WMS and SAP systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing with supporting documents.
• Adhere to SOPs and work instructions.
• Record KPIs, order management metrics and turnaround times.
• Compile and review monthly KPI reports.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Coaching

Lean & 5S

Customer liaison

Staff training

Inventory management

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

OAKTREE CONSULTING is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to guide a group of assistants in daily warehouse activities in the UK. You will drive KPI achievement, ensure safety compliance, and cooperate with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless service.

The role includes coaching, training, and handling ad-hoc projects while implementing LEAN initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in inventory control using WMS and SAP, with a track record of improving operations and