Warehouse Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead to oversee team management and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards. In this pivotal role, you will motivate your team to exceed productivity KPIs while maintaining high-quality standards. Your leadership will foster a positive culture, encouraging employee input and involvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your team and contribute to a thriving workplace. If you are adaptable, reliable, and capable of working under pressure, this role could be your next career move.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Recognition Programs

Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer use, especially Excel.
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Adaptable and methodical in work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the shift team to achieve productivity KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Hygiene standards.
• Conduct quality checks to meet audit standards.

Skills

Excel

Team Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Title: Team Lead

As a Team Lead, you will oversee team management, ensure all aspects of Health & Safety are monitored, enforce company policies and procedures, and ensure that all products are picked and dispatched to the highest standards, meeting or exceeding KPIs.

1. Manage and motivate the shift team to achieve or surpass productivity and service KPIs.
2. Uphold the highest levels of Health, Safety, and Hygiene, ensuring compliance with legislative and quality standards, and complete relevant documentation.
3. Conduct quality and compliance checks, ensuring the operational team meets audit standards.
4. Deliver communication briefings to keep all shifts informed of company and local issues, encouraging employee input and involvement.
5. Manage Goods Inwards to ensure quick receipt of goods without damage, maintaining stock availability.
6. Develop team members to maximize their contributions and support succession planning.
7. Conduct disciplinary and grievance interviews and investigations following company procedures.
8. Monitor and manage sickness absence levels, conduct return-to-work interviews effectively.
9. Oversee time and attendance systems.
10. Manage overtime and agency staffing to run shifts efficiently and cost-effectively.
11. Enforce adherence to all company policies and procedures.
12. Supervise training, ensuring adequate Health & Safety representation, e.g., First Aiders, Fire Marshalls.

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer use, especially Excel.
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Adaptable and methodical in work, training, and hours.
• Conscientious and reliable.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to employee development and recognizing success.

Our learning and development programs are available to all employees to help shape your future in logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our employees are key to our success, and we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions for a comfortable retirement.
• Life Assurance: Twice your annual salary.
• Wellness: Access to confidential counselling and legal services 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Free eye tests and discounts on glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards, and other recognitions.
• Everyday discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.