Warehouse Team Leader 6am - 2:30pm

GSF Car Parts Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor seeking a proactive Team Leader to drive warehouse performance. You will lead a high‑performing team, champion safe working practices and foster a positive, engaged culture to deliver consistently strong productivity.

You will coordinate shifts, allocate labour, monitor KPIs, and ensure SOPs are followed. The role requires collaboration with Inventory, Transport and Health & Safety teams to resolve issues, implement improvements, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse teams.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety policies.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations to meet targets.
• Monitor workflow; allocate tasks and adjust priorities to maintain productivity.
• Ensure SOPs and work instructions are followed.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements for throughput and accuracy.
• Support labour planning and shift readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Attention to detail

Change leadership

Professionalism

Job description

About The Role

Role Purpose The Team Leader plays a critical role in driving operational excellence within the warehouse by leading a high-performing team, ensuring safe working practices, maintaining strong productivity standards, and fostering a positive, engaged culture. This role is responsible for coordinating daily activities, ensuring processes and procedures are consistently followed, and championing continuous improvement across all areas of operation.

About You

Key Responsibilities

Operational Performance & Productivity

• Lead the day-to-day running of warehouse activities to meet operational targets.
• Monitor workflow, allocate tasks, and adjust priorities to maintain optimal productivity.
• Ensure all processes, SOPs, and work instructions are consistently followed.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput and accuracy.
• Support planning teams with labour allocation, resource forecasting, and shift readiness.

Safety, Compliance & Professional Standards

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all team members follow H&S policies.
• Conduct regular safety checks, elevate hazards, and support incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a visible role model for professionalism, integrity, and safe working behaviours.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Provide clear direction, coaching, and support to team members throughout the shift.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and address performance concerns promptly.
• Build a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and respect.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees to ensure capability and confidence.
• Recognise good performance and encourage continuous skill development.

Continuous Improvement & Change Management

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Encourage team involvement in problem-solving and idea generation.
• Support the rollout of new processes, systems, and equipment, ensuring smooth adoption.
• Use data and KPIs to identify trends and drive targeted improvement actions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate shift plans, priorities, and expectations clearly and confidently.
• Provide regular updates to supervisors/managers on performance, issues, and progress.
• Facilitate effective handovers between shifts to maintain operational continuity.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Inventory, Transport, Health & Safety) to resolve issues quickly.

Time Management & Organisation

• Plan and organise daily tasks to ensure deadlines and service levels are met.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation as required.
• Balance short-term operational demands with long-term improvement goals.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• High attention to detail and commitment to process discipline.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable leading through change.
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and role-model behaviour at all times.

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 215 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £500 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure