Warehouse Team Leader

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top management recruitment consultancy is looking for a Warehouse Team Leader for a leading FMCG Distributor in Corby. You will manage a team of about 15 FTEs to ensure KPIs are met in a busy warehouse operation. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG warehousing, effective people management, and a hands-on approach. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment.
• Hands-on operator who is visible.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the warehouse operation in order to meet agreed KPIs.
• Manage the deployment and performance of the warehouse team.
• Support and work with other depots to ensure service levels are achieved.

Skills

People management

Operational efficiency

FMCG warehousing experience

Job description

Shift Manager, Warehouse Management & related

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Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor who are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader to manage the busy operation at their site in Corby, Northamptonshire, on a 4on, 4off basis rotating days and nights.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of c15 FTEs to ensure KPIs are hit across Goods-In, Put Away, Picking and Despatch. A hands‑on, people driven role, you will be expected to be visible on the shift floor during the shift, constantly driving the operation forward.

Key Accountabilities as Warehouse Team Leader:

• Day to day management of the warehouse operation in order to meet agreed and KPIs.
• Manage the deployment and performance of the warehouse team in order to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity within the business.
• Demonstrate the expected behaviours and standards of a people leader.
• Support and work with other depots in order to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Effectively manage and lead the team through change, promoting the positive outputs of change, seeking to understand the impact of change on individuals and adapting approach to meet all needs.

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse Team Leader role:

• Experience of managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment.
• Hands‑on operator who is visible.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Job Title: Warehouse Management & related, Shift Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Town/City: Northamptonshire

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.