Warehouse Team Leader - Fast-Paced DC Operations

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount

6.0 weeks holiday entitlement (increa.

Long Service Award

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Job Advert is seeking a Team Leader to manage warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution centre. Lead inbound and outbound flows, coach staff, and ensure safe, timely stock movement.

The role emphasizes performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within a supportive team. The successful candidate will have DC/warehouse leadership experience, strong WMS knowledge, and proven ability to develop teams while meeting service targets.

Qualifications

• Proven distribution centre or warehouse leadership experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of inbound/outbound logistics.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience handling HR processes and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations to ensure safe, timely stock movement.
• Oversee inbound and outbound workflows.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance.
• Set clear expectations and promote accountability through regular feedback.
• Foster open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment where employees feel valued.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve targets and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement through data and team input.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Communication

Coaching

Data analysis

Tools

WMS

Job description

Job Advert is seeking a Team Leader to manage warehouse operations in a fast-paced distribution centre. Lead inbound and outbound flows, coach staff, and ensure safe, timely stock movement.

The role emphasizes performance, accountability, and continuous improvement within a supportive team. The successful candidate will have DC/warehouse leadership experience, strong WMS knowledge, and proven ability to develop teams while meeting service targets.