Warehouse Team Leader

Nestlé SA; Tring; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee daily operations at their Logistics Distribution Centre. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer demands are met through effective resource management and process improvement. Candidates should have a strong background in logistics and operations, with leadership skills to inspire team collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a flexible working environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in their careers.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Annual bonus potential

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics and operations management is required.
• Leadership experience is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Shift Manager in daily operations.
• Drive continuous process improvement and ensure health and safety.

Skills

Logistics Management

Operations Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Logistics

Team Leadership Experience

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire

Salary: £29,329 + potential 5% annual bonus + generous pension scheme + 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays + other fantastic benefits that you would expect from a business the size of Nestle!

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, Days Role. 1 hour lunch break and 2 additional 15-minute breaks.

Monday: 8:30- 18:30

Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30- 17:30

Friday: 8:30-16:30

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part time working arrangements for this role.

Position Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Logistics Distribution Centre in Tring, Hertfordshire for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our team.

This role offers you a chance to join an established business and play a key role in ensuring customer demand is met by managing day to day workload and flows and allocating correct resource levels to ensure customers receive a class leading service.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business and the success of Nestlé relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please do consider applying!

A day in the life of a Warehouse Team Leader

The main purpose of your role will be to ensure the delivery of outstanding warehousing services to our customers by supporting the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the warehouse operation.

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Support the Warehouse Shift Manager to ensure the warehouse operation meets both internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Ensure a strong culture of Health and Safety is adopted across all day-to-day activities.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Effectively communicate challenges to the warehouse management team and initiate problem solving where required.
• Manage all outbound collections for both loads and PTL orders to hit customer expected timelines.

What will make you successful

We will be keen to receive applications from candidates who have a strong background in Logistics and Operations Management.

If you are already a Team leader/Supervisor in your current role, this will be a distinct advantage.

• A strong communicator as this is a leadership role where securing buy in from team members will be essential
• Using Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience of resource planning and management
• Strong problem-solving approach

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 20/05/2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Position Snapshot

Job Title: Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire

Salary: £29,329 + potential 5% annual bonus + generous pension scheme + 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays + other fantastic benefits that you would expect from a business the size of Nestle!

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, Days Role. 1 hour lunch break and 2 additional 15-minute breaks.

Monday: 8:30- 18:30

Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30- 17:30

Friday: 8:30-16:30

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. We would be open to discussing part time working arrangements for this role.

Position Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Logistics Distribution Centre in Tring, Hertfordshire for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our team.

This role offers you a chance to join an established business and play a key role in ensuring customer demand is met by managing day to day workload and flows and allocating correct resource levels to ensure customers receive a class leading service.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business and the success of Nestlé relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please do consider applying!

A day in the life of a Warehouse Team Leader

The main purpose of your role will be to ensure the delivery of outstanding warehousing services to our customers by supporting the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the warehouse operation.

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Support the Warehouse Shift Manager to ensure the warehouse operation meets both internal and external customers’ requirements.
• Ensure a strong culture of Health and Safety is adopted across all day-to-day activities.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Effectively communicate challenges to the warehouse management team and initiate problem solving where required.
• Manage all outbound collections for both loads and PTL orders to hit customer expected timelines.

What will make you successful

We will be keen to receive applications from candidates who have a strong background in Logistics and Operations Management.

If you are already a Team leader/Supervisor in your current role, this will be a distinct advantage.

• A strong communicator as this is a leadership role where securing buy in from team members will be essential
• Using Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience of resource planning and management
• Strong problem-solving approach

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 20/05/2025

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!