Warehouse Team Leader

MSRec Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

MSRec Ltd in Cannock is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee the day‑to‑day warehouse operations at their busy Cannock site. This hands‑on leadership role combines supervising staff with involvement in goods‑in, goods‑out and stock management to ensure accuracy and on‑time despatch.

You will motivate a team, manage workloads and lead by example while remaining actively involved in operations.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory or team leader experience.
• Ability to motivate a team and manage workloads.
• Strong stock accuracy and order processing knowledge.
• Experience with goods-in, goods-out, picking, packing and despatch.
• Proactive hands-on approach in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse team activities.
• Motivate and develop team members; provide training.
• Oversee goods-in and goods-out operations; ensure accuracy.
• Monitor picking, packing and order preparation to meet deadlines.
• Maintain stock records; perform stock checks and cycle counts.
• Ensure warehouse safety and clean, organised environment.
• Identify process improvements to boost productivity.
• Organise loading/unloading and despatch paperwork.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Stock control

Goods-in/out

Despatch processes

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Hands-on leadership

Tools

WMS

Handheld scanners

Forklift licence (FLT)

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor / Team Leader

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

About the role

My client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation at their busy site in Cannock.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining the supervision and coordination of warehouse staff with involvement in daily goods-in, goods-out and stock management activities.

You will be responsible for ensuring the warehouse operates efficiently, maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation, and making sure orders are processed and despatched on time.

The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse supervisory or team-leading experience, with the ability to motivate a team, manage workloads and lead by example while remaining actively involved in the operation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the warehouse team, ensuring workloads are allocated effectively and operational targets are achieved.
• Motivate, support and develop team members, providing guidance and training where required.
• Oversee goods-in and goods-out operations, ensuring deliveries are checked, processed and despatched accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor picking, packing and order preparation to ensure customer orders are completed correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate stock records, oversee stock movements and investigate any discrepancies, damages or missing items.
• Coordinate regular stock checks, cycle counts and stocktakes, ensuring the warehouse management system (WMS) remains accurate.
• Organise loading and unloading activities, ensuring vehicles are loaded safely and despatch paperwork is completed correctly.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, tidy and organised, maintaining high standards of health and safety throughout.
• Promote safe working practices, ensuring staff follow company procedures and use equipment and PPE correctly.
• Maintain a hands-on approach, supporting warehouse duties and leading the team by example when required.

About you

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory, team leader or senior warehouse operative position.
• Experience managing, supervising or coordinating a warehouse team.
• Good understanding of goods-in, goods-out, picking, packing and despatch processes.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail, particularly around stock accuracy and order processing.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead and motivate others.

Desirable

• Current counterbalance or reach forklift licence (FLT).
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and handheld scanners.
• Knowledge of stock control, inventory management and warehouse KPIs.

What we offer

• Salary circa £34,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Consistent daytime hours, 7:00am - 4:00pm.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training and development opportunities