Warehouse Team Leader

Planet Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader for our Oxford-area client in manufacturing. You will report to the Plant Manager and lead the area, organising projects and resources to meet daily targets.

You will manage shifts, prioritize safety and quality, and coordinate with the client to resolve issues while ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Automotive industry and working within OEMs would be beneficial.
• Experience of managing people across a number of different projects / assignments.
• You must be able to work both shifts.

Responsibilities

• Organise the hour-to-hour function of your designated projects or area and ensure colleagues work safely and efficiently.
• Complete project set ups and liaise with the client during shifts.
• Support the customer and supervisor with resolutions to queries or concerns.
• Ensure project paperwork is completed on time and to required standards.

Skills

Automotive industry knowledge

People management

Shift flexibility

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Position

Warehouse Team Leader (Manufacturing)

Location

Oxford

Salary

£14.00 - £15.00 per hour

The Role

We require an area Team leader for our client based in Oxford reporting directly into the Plant Manager. You will be responsible for your area and supporting and organising the control of designated projects for the client within your chosen area.

Working Hours

The working hours are Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

Main Responsibilities

• Organise the hour-to-hour function of your designated projects or area. Ensure that all colleagues work in a safe and efficient manner consistent with company requirements.
• Complete any project set ups required throughout your shift liaising with the client at all times.
• Support the customer and supervisor with resolutions to any queries questions or concerns raised.
• Ensure that each project has the appropriate level of information required to carry out the task, whilst ensuring accuracy of the information supplied.
• Assure product quality by defining the required labelling, material flow, and product handling.
• Organise the resources required to ensure the section inspection targets are achieved through checking the skill matrix. Endeavour to ensure consistency allocation of Inspectors to particular projects for consistency.
• Ensure all colleagues understand and can work to the required level of inspection with good material flow including appropriate labelling.
• For the relevant project ensure the colleagues are equipped with the correct tooling, and materials to carry out the required activities in accordance with the task required.
• Ensure your team is aware of shift requirements each day and that the correct communication is given to them to ensure targets are achieved on a daily basis
• Advise shift management and Customer Liaison Manager [if appropriate] of concerns identified during the ongoing inspection activities
• Work with Shift Management to ensure all issues are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• If required personally carry out the required inspection activities.
• Ensure that the required Project paperwork is completed on time and to the required standard for all projects under their control.

About you

• Knowledge of the Automotive industry and working within OEM's would be beneficial
• Experience of managing people across a number of different projects / assignments
• You must be able to work both shifts
• Ideally have a forklift licence

Commutable locations

Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Oxford, Bicester, Wantage, Oxford, Cowley, Thame, Bicester, Witney,

Key words

Supply Chain, Logistics, Automotive, Quality,

Equal Opportunities

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position