Warehouse Team Leader

Loom Talent; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent are recruiting a Warehouse Team Leader for a growing logistics business in the Bicester area. You will lead daily warehouse and distribution activities, coach large teams, and act as the key contact for customers to ensure service delivery.

You will oversee costs, KPIs and safety, while supporting automation and process improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Must have logistics, distribution and supply chain background.
• 5+ years in supervisory/management across operations.
• Experience in 3PL warehouse, and automated environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Willingness to commute to Bicester five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution activities and ensure operational plans are executed.
• Lead, coach and support large teams on the warehouse floor.
• Act as day-to-day operational contact for customers and ensure service delivery.
• Monitor costs, labour usage and resource allocation within budget.
• Track KPIs and drive improvements to productivity and safety.
• Support implementation of new systems, equipment and automation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on-site.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chai

Team Leadership

5+ Years Supervisory Experience

3PL Warehouse Experience

Automated Environment Experience

Growth Mindset

Job description

About the job

Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well-known Logistics based business in the Bicester area.
Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including: Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise.

The Role:

The Warehouse Team Leader will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.
Core Aspects of the Warehouse Team Leader role:

• Reporting Line: Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager.
• Operational Leadership: Take a hands-on role in overseeing daily warehouse and distribution activities, ensuring operational plans are executed effectively.
• Actively support the implementation of processes and drive day-to-day performance on the floor.
• Team Management: Lead, coach and support large scale numbers of operatives / deputise for your Shift Manager, maintaining a visible presence on the warehouse floor to drive engagement, productivity and a strong team culture.
• Client Relationships: Act as a key day-to-day operational contact for customers, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and resolving any issues in a timely and proactive manner.
• Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Monitor daily operational costs, labour usage and resource allocation, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently and within budget constraints.
• Performance Metrics: Actively track and manage KPIs on a daily and shift basis, taking immediate action to address performance gaps and ensure service level achievement.
• Compliance: Take direct responsibility for maintaining health & safety standards on-site, conducting regular checks and ensuring all team members follow safe working practices and procedures.
• Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies through direct observation on the warehouse floor and implement practical improvements to processes, workflows and layout to drive productivity.
• Innovation: Support the roll out and day-to-day use of new systems, equipment and automation, ensuring teams are trained and processes are embedded effectively.
• Supplier Relationships: Work closely with on-site suppliers and service providers, managing day-to-day interactions to ensure consistent service and quick resolution of operational issues.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Team Leader role will have the following skills & experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations - Essential.
• 3PL Warehouse experience - Advantageous.
• Experience in an Automated environment - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to the Bicester area 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary - £35,000 to £40,000.
• Plus additional company benefits.