Warehouse Team Leader

SFM Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical device manufacturer in Coventry is looking for a motivated Warehouse Team Leader to oversee warehouse operations. The successful candidate will supervise staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. A background in medical devices or GMP is preferred, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising and motivating a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous.
• Experience of working in a GMP or medical device facility would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient and safe storage and receipt of materials.
• Supervise warehouse staff and track inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good IT skills, especially in spreadsheets and databases

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Education

Appropriate warehousing qualification

Certification in Dangerous Goods Handling

Tools

Warehouse Inventory Systems

Job description

SFM are recruiting for a Warehouse Team Leader. Check it out now!

Warehouse Team Leader

Location: Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2RQ
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full time

About the Company:

We are an innovative medical devices manufacturer of advanced wound care products, including combination products, from gelling fibres and fabrics.

We deliver innovative, cost effective and quality products and solutions for the advanced wound care industry helping to improve patient care and wellbeing.

About the Role:

Currently an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Warehouse Team Leader to join and support Operations team.

The role is responsible for maintaining the efficient and safe storage and receipt, storage and dispatch of raw materials and finished products. The Team Leader supervises warehouse staff, tracks inventory, monitors and reports any issues and provides data for management reports.

Warehouse Team Leader – Duties to include:

• Maintaining computerised administration, stock inventory and retrieval systems.
• Performing computer system input and maintain Inventory Management System
• Inspecting and approving the quality and quantity of goods or equipment received and shipped.
• Supervising staff, developing the team and setting daily tasks.
• Delivering an efficient warehouse operation which can fulfil operational and customer demand.
• Ensuring the delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production schedules.
• Ensuring stock movements are recorded accurately and stock is held in a clean and tidy manner.
• Supporting organising and participating in monthly stock takes.
• Ensuring the team works as per company rules, processes, and regulations.
• Identifying any systems improvements and making suitable recommendations.
• Ensuring hazardous materials are stored in accordance with Health & Safety good practice.
• Ensuring staff comply to health, Safety and environmental regulations and working safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment.
• Where possible resolving any issues or problems which occur in the warehouse.
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers, and transport companies as and when required in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all lifting and manoeuvring of products and materials is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
• Operating fork-lift and associated equipment.

Warehouse Team Leader – Key skills / abilities:

• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader with experience of supervising and motivating a team.
• An appropriate warehousing qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in a GMP or medical device facility would be advantageous.
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases and a knowledge of Warehouse Inventory Systems.
• Certification in Dangerous Goods Handling would be beneficial.
• Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines.
• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change.
• Counterbalance Forklift licence is required.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we will only contact those candidates that we want to take forward to interview; if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you have the skills and experience we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge, please click on APPLY Today and forward an up-to-date CV and cover letter, explaining why you are a good fit for this role.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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