Warehouse Team Leader - Lead Fast-Paced Ops

Recruit4staff; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing a leading distribution company in their search for a Warehouse Team Leader to work in their facility in Telford. The role leads a team through picking, packing and replenishment to ensure orders are accurate and on time.

The role is permanent with a salary up to £28,000 per annum DOE and a start time of 6:00 AM, with flexibility for 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM shifts. Overtime is available after 39 hours, and there is free parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Must have experience in a fast moving environment.
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills.
• MHE knowledge.
• Experience working to KPIs and operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the warehouse team across picking, packing and replenishment.
• Supervise a team of around 10-15 operatives.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and improve OTIF performance and customer service levels.
• Plan and utilise warehouse resources effectively, including forklift truck utilisation.
• Identify and investigate picking errors and implement improvements to prevent repeat issues.
• Deliver regular team briefings, one-to-ones and performance reviews.
• Coach, motivate and develop members of the warehouse team.
• Support employee relations processes, including investigations and disciplinary procedures.
• Promote a positive and high-performing working environment.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are carried out in line with company policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and the implementation of best-practice warehouse processes.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Management Team to achieve operational and customer service objectives.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

KPI monitoring

Organisational and problem solving

Tools

WMS

MHE knowledge

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a leading distribution company in their search for a Warehouse Team Leader to work in their facility in Telford. The role leads a team through picking, packing and replenishment to ensure orders are accurate and on time.

The role is permanent with a salary up to £28,000 per annum DOE and a start time of 6:00 AM, with flexibility for 8:00 AM or 10:00 AM shifts. Overtime is available after 39 hours, and there is free parking.