Warehouse Team Leader

ABP Food Group; East Wretham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

C & D Foods is seeking a skilled Warehouse Team Leader to manage the goods in & out department at our Norfolk site, and to ensure accurate stock control, timely order fulfilment and safe operation of warehouse activities. You will lead a small team, coordinate workload, and report to the Warehouse Manager, driving continuous improvement and high standards across the operation.

Working on site in Wretham, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining FIFO, completing cycle counts, managing holidays

Responsibilities

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation
• Train new employees with sign off
• Ensure stock is accurate and cycle counts are completed
• FIFO is followed at all times
• All forklift work, loading and unloading
• Maintaining clean and safe work areas

Job description

Location: On site / Wretham, Thetford IP24 1QY
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: FMCG | Warehouse
Annual Salary range:from £ 35,000.00 to £ 37,500.00

C & D Foods is one of Europe’s leading Own Label Pet food manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Pet foods. C & D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). Our Larkshall site is located in Norfolk, and is one of the major producers of dry Petfood for the business.

We are seeking a skilled, proactive and enthusiastic Warehouse Team Leader to work in our goods in & out department. Joining the C & D Foods Team gives each successful candidate the opportunity to grow within the company. The role offers full training, full PPE and unlimited spaces for development and progression.

Reporting to Warehouse Manager. Responsible for leading a small team within warehouse, ensuring smooth running of all functions, coordinating workload and providing the support needed so that the team delivers in meeting targets, maintain high standards while promoting a safe working environment.

Supporting the management team with day-to-day operation to achieve high performance, quality, KPIs and overall, exceed customer expectations.

As part of this role, you will provide cover for the Warehouse Manager, attend meetings and learn how to carry out appraisals while always looking for areas to improve performance.

Main Responsibilities are not limited to but will include:

• Assist in running an efficient warehouse operation
• Train new employees with sign off
• Ensure stock is accurate and regular cycle counts are completed
• Ensure stock takes are completed annually
• Approve holiday making sure there is sufficient cover
• Where possible resolve issues raised or elevate to management
• Ensure health and safety meets company standards
• All equipment should be well maintained and reported if required
• Complete return to works and monitor absence
• Take an active part in interviewing
• Ensure FIFO is followed at all times
• All aspects of forklift work, loading and unloading.
• Assisting with processing for all orders.
• Packaging – Unloading, marking up, storing and sampling of all incoming packaging, liaising with QC where necessary.
• LPR Pallets – Keeping paperwork correct to enable the site to control pallet labels.
• Maintenance – Maintain clean and safe work areas, inside and outside.
• Space Management – Re-organization of the racking to accommodate production and finished goods.
• Picking of all orders from picking lists
• Any other duties as required by the Customer Service and Warehouse Manager.
• Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive approach to changing priorities and business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance at all times.
• Reliable, proactive and capable of working accurately under pressure.
• Works safely at all times and promotes a positive health and safety culture.