Warehouse Team Leader

Selwood; Chandler's Ford, Liverpool, Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee operations and manage a dedicated team. This role involves ensuring efficient warehouse processes, maintaining safety standards, and driving continuous improvements. With a commitment to employee development and a strong focus on quality, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading firm in the Water, Environmental, and Construction industries. Join a team that values your skills and provides a supportive environment for your career growth.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Medicash Scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Increasing annual leave with long service

Life insurance (3x annual salary)

Support for development and training

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse supervision and team management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse processes and lead a team of 12 individuals.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production and implement improvements.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Warehouse Processes

Health & Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

Relevant manufacturing/engineering/logistics degree

NVQ Level 5 qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing Database/MRP Systems

Job description

£Competitive rate in line with skills and qualifications

Selwood are one of the only UK companies to manufacture our own pump range for both sale and hire. Our range includes world leading pumps for handling solids, self-priming and environmental clean-up. The flexibility, reliability, and longevity of our pumps have ensured the Selwood name is synonymous with quality.

We are an innovative business with a cutting-edge approach to customer service, product development, manufacture and quality with a pedigree spanning seven decades. Our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 years of success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

About The Role

Selwood are looking to welcome a Warehouse Team Leader to manage our stores operation and teams to ensure our range of Selwood products are managed timely and efficiently and available to support our manufacturing operations.

As Warehouse Team Leader, you'll be a confident self-starter, with proven knowledge of working within a warehouse, managing teams, and have a drive to be part of continuous improvements.

Key areas of responsibilities for the Warehouse Team Leader:

• Manage all warehouse processes and activities working closely with support departments Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing and Sales to ensure the agreed budgeted plan is executed and delivered on time and in full.
• Line management of 12 individuals.
• Ensure manufacturing have appropriate levels of material to maintain production plans.
• Supervise, evaluate and develop performance of Warehouse personnel against required skill sets and targets to create an enthusiastic and flexible workforce.
• Manage, motivate and develop a team employed to carry out warehouse, dispatch, and goods receiving activities.
• Support the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager with development and implementation of strategy.
• Contribute to the implementation of the business unit vision, strategy, policies & processes.
• Maintain and develop hygienic and safe working conditions and practices for the warehouse environment.
• Liaise with Pump Sales & Manufacturing managers to understand objectives and requirements in the Warehouse.
• Estimate costs and prepare and manage all warehouse CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Implement best practice and continuous improvement activities in a Warehouse environment utilising the relevant Lean, Six Sigma and 5S tools and working practices, or as directed by the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering/logistics degree is preferred, and/or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications in a subject appropriate to the role is preferred.
• Proven background in supervising a warehouse team, maximising quality, productivity and profitability and support driving sales and growth.
• Able to demonstrate strong management skills and the ability to develop, coach, motivate and engage a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to gauge the audience and tailor your communication style accordingly.
• Good understanding and experience of COSHH, IOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ability to lead and demand a Health & Safety focused and quality lead culture within the department.
• Proven background in managing the implementation and control of warehousing processes to maximise sales and profitability through exceptional levels of efficiency and workmanship.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Teams).
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Database/MRP Systems.
• Able to plan, scope projects, effectively allocate resources and monitor outputs to achieve goals and continuously improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Great problem-solving skills. Able to identify problems, consider relevant information and apply good judgement to make sound and timely decisions and take appropriate courses of action.
• Methodical, proactive, and forward-thinking with a strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of all SHEQ requirements to uphold high levels of safety adhering to all safety legislation, ensuring staff and visitors are kept safe.

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24-hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.